Module Information

Module Identifier

PH16500

Module Title

THEORETICAL AND NUMERICAL PHYSICS

Academic Year

2009/2010

Co-ordinator

Dr Eleri Pryse

Semester

Intended for use in future years

Co-Requisite

Part 1 core modules

Mutually Exclusive

PH16010

Pre-Requisite

Normal entry requirements for Honours Physics degree

Other Staff

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

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4