Module Identifier
PH16010
Module Title
THEORETICAL PHYSICS 1
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Dr Eleri Pryse
Semester
Intended for use in future years
Mutually Exclusive
PH16520
Pre-Requisite
Normal entry requirements for Part I Physics
Other Staff
 

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Lecture
Other
 

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 the end of Michaelmas term  10%
Semester Exam 2 Hours   end of semester examination  60%

Learning Outcomes

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

*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 workplace. This module is aimed at enabling students to apply the mathematical techniques required to solve physical problems. Provision will be through lectures, weekly workshops and example sheets.

Physics Joint Honours students are encouraged to attend PH16520 lectures and workshops in the second semester.

Content

Foundation Topics:
Polynominal arithmetic, algebra, equations, partial fractions, trigonometry, Binominal series, differentiation, integration, functions.
Complex Numbers
Hyperbolic Functions
Determinants and matrices
Vectors
Differentiation

Reading List

Recommended Text
K.A. Stroud Engineering Mathematics MacMillan Primo search Supplementary Text
M.L. Boas Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences Wiley Primo search

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4