Curricular information is subject to change.
The emphasis of this course is on analyzing the basic concepts underpinning Quantum Theory and building up the necessary skill set to tackle problems in Quantum Mechanics. On completion, students should have a good understanding of quantum phenomena and be able to be able to apply fundamental quantum mechanics to a range of problems on idealized systems.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Seminar (or Webinar) | 1 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
| Total | 107 |
PHYC 20020 or equivalent.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes/Short Exercises: In-class problems throughout the semester to allow for continuous revision and personal reflection on progress. | Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 | Graded | No | 20 |
No |
| Exam (In-person): Exam containing unseen material to test student understanding of the module. | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Graded | No | 70 |
No |
| Exam (Take-Home): Problem Sheets distributed throughout the semester | Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12, Week 14, Week 15 | Graded | No | 10 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback will be provided both individually and as a class, following each problem set.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Nicholas Wong | Tutor |