Module Identifier | PH02010 | ||
Module Title | INTRODUCTION TO OSCILLATIONS AND WAVES | ||
Academic Year | 2000/2001 | ||
Co-ordinator | Mr Barry Henley | ||
Semester | Semester 2 | ||
Other staff | Coleg Ceredigion Teaching Staf | ||
Pre-Requisite | GCSE Mathermatics and Science or equivalent | ||
Co-Requisite | None | ||
Mutually Exclusive | Not available to students on 3 year BSc (hons) or 4 year MPhys Schemes | ||
Course delivery | Lecture | 20 Hours | |
Seminar | 4 Hours | ||
Tutorial | 3 Hours | ||
Assessment | Exam | 80% | |
Continuous assessment | Tests Oscillations week 6 and Waves week 11 | 20% |
Brief description
This module aims to provide an understanding of simple oscillatory and wave motions. Emphasis is placed on developing problem-solving skills in these areas. The syllabus concentrates on simple harmonic motion and its application to physical systems. The discussion of waves covers simple mathematical treatment of wave propagation and effects. An introduction is given to wave phenomena including diffraction and interference.
Learning outcomes
After taking this module students should be able to:
Additional learning activities
None
Outline syllabus
Oscillations:
Periodic motion: period and frequency
Simple harmonic motion: velocity, acceleration
Examples of simple harmonic oscillators
Energy of simple harmonic oscillator
Qualitative ideas on damped oscillation, forced oscillation and resonance (if time allows)
Waves:
Definitions of wave parameters
Graphical and mathematical representations of waves
Superposition of waves, standing waves, Doppler effect, beats
Qualitative descriptions of reflection, refraction, dispersion, interference, diffraction and polarisation
Introduction to light waves including Young's two-slit experiment
Reading Lists
Books
** Recommended Text
M. Nelkon and P. Parker.
Advanced Level Physics. Heinenamm Educational 0 435 686682