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The student should be able to:
1. Explain the differences between the classical and quantum approaches to the physical world.
2. Solve the Schrödinger equation in simple physical systems.
3. Evaluate the probabilities of various measurement outcomes.
4. Discuss experiments that verify the predictions of quantum mechanics.
5. Discuss the implications of the quantum approach for our understanding of the physical world.
Section 1 - A (very) brief history of Quantum Mechanics [~4 lectures]
Section 2 - The mathematical minimum of Quantum Mechanics [~6 lectures]
Section 3 - The foundations of Quantum Mechanics [~6 lectures]
Section 4 - Motion of a particle in a potential [~6 lectures]
Student Effort Type | Hours |
---|---|
Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 6 |
Laboratories | 18 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 72 |
Total | 120 |
Students should have passed module PHYC10080, and if required, PHYC10070 (optional core).
Students who have passed PHYC10150 & 10160 may also take this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment(Including Essay): Lab reports and lab based activities | Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
No |
Assignment(Including Essay): Assignments | Week 4, Week 8, Week 12 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
No |
Exam (Open Book): Mid-term exam | Week 9 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
No |
Exam (In-person): Terminal Exam | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 45 |
No |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Tutorials, discussion, marked work.
Name | Role |
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Mr Paul Hanratty | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Sharon Shannon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |