Learning Outcomes:
After completing the module, the student should have a good understanding of the methods used to explain the laws of physics. The student will be able to solve physics problems, across a range of topics, using those techniques.
Curricular information is subject to change.
This module is concerned with mathematical problem solving skills across a range of fundamental areas in physics, including classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism. Each section will begin with selected examples from these areas of physics, and an emphasis will be placed on those techniques that are most commonly used by physicists. The mathematical and computational methods used to solve such problems will be examined, and applied to a wide range of further examples.
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 12 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 72 |
| Total | 120 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures/Reflective learning/Enquiry and problem based learningRequirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:Students should have passed module PHYC10080, and if required, PHYC10070 (optional core).
Students who have passed PHYC10150 & 10160 may also take this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (Open Book): In-class, midterm, open-book exam | Week 7 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): Problem sheet to be submitted through Brightspace with 2 weeks given to complete | Week 5 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 5 |
No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): Problem sheet to be completed through Brightspace with 2 weeks given to complete | Week 11 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 5 |
No |
| Exam (In-person): In-person exam, after the end of teaching and takes place in an exam centre | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 70 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Not yet recorded.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ms Laura Cotter | Tutor |