Module Information

Module Identifier
PH10210
Module Title
OSCILLATIONS AND WAVES
Academic Year
2009/2010
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Co-Requisite
PH16020
Mutually Exclusive
PH02010
Pre-Requisite
A Level Maths
Other Staff

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Lecture 20 Lectures
Seminars / Tutorials 3
 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Exam 2 Hours   end of semester written examination  80%
Semester Assessment Course work: 2 course tests (1 hour each), 3 example sheets  20%
Supplementary Exam 2 Hours   written examination  100%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Describe simple harmonic motion and answer elementary problems relating to simple harmonic oscillators.

Answer simple problems on wave propagation an effects.

give qualitative descriptions of wave phenomena.

Brief description

This module aims to provide an understanding of simple oscillatory and wave motions. Emphasis is placed on developing problem-solving skills in theses areas. The syllabus concentrates on simple harmonic motion and its application to physical systems. The discusssion of waes covers simple mathematical treatment of wave propagation and effects. An introduction is give to wave phenomena including diffraction and interference.

Reading List

Recommended Text
M. Nelkon and P. Parker Advanced Level Physics Heinemann Educational Primo search

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4