Module Identifier |
PH16010 |
Module Title |
THEORETICAL PHYSICS 1 |
Academic Year |
2007/2008 |
Co-ordinator |
Dr Eleri Pryse |
Semester |
Intended for use in future years |
Next year offered |
N/A |
Next semester offered |
N/A |
Other staff |
Dr Eleri Pryse |
Pre-Requisite |
Normal entry requirements for Part I Physics |
Mutually Exclusive |
PH16520 |
Course delivery |
Lecture | 20 lectures |
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Other | Weekly Workshops |
Assessment |
Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
Semester Exam | 2 Hours end of semester examination | 60% |
Semester Assessment | Test at the end of Michaelmas term | 10% |
Semester Assessment | Course Work: Example Sheets. Deadlines are given in the Year 1 Example Sheet schedule distributed by the Department. | 30% |
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
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Understand elementary mathematical problem-solving techniques
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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 Lists
Books
** Recommended Text
K.A. Stroud Engineering Mathematics
MacMillan
** Supplementary Text
M.L. Boas Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
Wiley
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4