Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
PH16520
Module Title
THEORETICAL AND NUMERICAL PHYSICS
Academic Year
2012/2013
Co-ordinator
Semester
Intended for use in future years
Co-Requisite
Part 1 core modules
Mutually Exclusive
Pre-Requisite
Normal entry requirements for Honours Physics degree
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | |
| Other | Weekly Workshops |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Example Sheets. Deadlines are given in the Year 1 Example Sheet schedule distributed by the Department. Course Work: | 30% |
| Semester Assessment | Test at end of Michaelmas Term | 10% |
| Semester Exam | 3 Hours end of semester examination | 60% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
*Understand elementary mathematical problem solving techniques
*Apply the methods required to answer straightforward problems in Physics
Brief description
Mathematical problem solving is a fundamental skill in Physics that is also highly valued in the work place. This module is aimed at enabling students to apply the mathematical techniques requierd to solve physical problems. Provision will be through lectures, weekly workshops and example sheets.
Content
Foundation Topics:
Polynominal arithmetic, algebra, equations, partial fractions, trigonometry, Binominal series, differentiation, integration, functions.
Complex Numbers
Hyperbolic Functions
Determinants and Matrices
Vectors
Differentiation
Partial Differentiation
Curves
Series
Integration
Polar co-ordinates
First and Second-Order Differential Equations
Polynominal arithmetic, algebra, equations, partial fractions, trigonometry, Binominal series, differentiation, integration, functions.
Complex Numbers
Hyperbolic Functions
Determinants and Matrices
Vectors
Differentiation
Partial Differentiation
Curves
Series
Integration
Polar co-ordinates
First and Second-Order Differential Equations
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4