Module Information
Module Identifier
PH16010
Module Title
THEORETICAL PHYSICS 1
Academic Year
2012/2013
Co-ordinator
Semester
Intended for use in future years
Mutually Exclusive
Pre-Requisite
Normal entry requirements for Part I Physics
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
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Lecture | |
Other |
Assessment
Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
---|---|---|
Semester Assessment | Example Sheets. Deadlines are given in the Year 1 Example Sheet schedule distributed by the Department. Course Work: | 30% |
Semester Assessment | Test at the end of Michaelmas term | 10% |
Semester Exam | 2 Hours end of semester examination | 60% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- Understand elementary mathematical problem-solving techniques
*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.
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
Polynominal arithmetic, algebra, equations, partial fractions, trigonometry, Binominal series, differentiation, integration, functions.
Complex Numbers
Hyperbolic Functions
Determinants and matrices
Vectors
Differentiation
Reading List
Recommended TextK.A. Stroud Engineering Mathematics MacMillan Primo search Supplementary Text
M.L. Boas Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences Wiley Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4