Module Identifier PH16520  
Module Title THEORETICAL AND NUMERICAL PHYSICS  
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 Sian A Jones, Dr Alex R Vearey-Roberts  
Pre-Requisite Normal entry requirements for Honours Physics degree  
Co-Requisite Part 1 core modules  
Mutually Exclusive PH16010  
Course delivery Lecture   40 lectures  
  Other   Weekly Workshops  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam3 Hours end of semester examination60%
Semester Assessment Test at end of Michaelmas Term10%
Semester Assessment Course Work: Example Sheets. Deadlines are given in the Year 1 Example Sheet schedule distributed by the Department.30%

Learning outcomes

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


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

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