Module Information
Module Identifier
PH06520
Module Title
Introduction to Mathematical Methods for Physicists 2
Academic Year
2014/2015
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Co-Requisite
PH06020
Mutually Exclusive
Not available to 3 year BSc or 4 year MPhys
Pre-Requisite
GCSE Maths or equivalent
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 40 hours lectures |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 5 hours tutorials |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Exam | 3 Hours End of semester examination | 70% |
| Semester Assessment | Weekly course work | 30% |
| Supplementary Exam | 3 Hours written examination | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
After taking this module students should be able to:
- Use and apply integration and differentiation with some notion of the relevance of these topics to physics.
- Solve problems on arithmetic and geometric series and the Binomial theorem.
- Carry out simple processes using matrices and determinants.
Brief description
This second module on theoretical methods introduces the student to more of the basic mathematical tools commonly used in the physical sciences,and develops some of the topics used in the first module. Topics covered include differentiation techniques and applications, integration and some of its applications to physics and rate of change problems, sequences, series and matrices. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of matematical techniques to solve physical problems.
Content
Differentiation techniques: Standard derivatives, function of a function, products and quotients, logarithmic differentiation, differentiation of implicit and parametric functions.
Applications of differentiation: Small increments and rate of change problems.
Integration techniques: Indefinite integration, integration as summation, definite integration, standard integrals, integration by substitution and by parts. Use of partial fractions.
Applications of Integration: Area under curves, volumes of revolution.
Sequences and series: Arithmetic and geometric series. Binomial theorem.
Introduction to matrices and determinants.
Applications of differentiation: Small increments and rate of change problems.
Integration techniques: Indefinite integration, integration as summation, definite integration, standard integrals, integration by substitution and by parts. Use of partial fractions.
Applications of Integration: Area under curves, volumes of revolution.
Sequences and series: Arithmetic and geometric series. Binomial theorem.
Introduction to matrices and determinants.
Transferable skills
The teaching of this module incorporates a large element of self-paced problem solving for both individual and tutorial work. This is essential to consolidate students understanding of the subject matter of the module.
Reading List
General TextSadler, A. J. (1987.) Understanding pure mathematics /A.J. Sadler, D.W.S. Thorning. Oxford University Press Primo search Essential Reading
Bostock, L. (1990(1992 print) Core maths for A-level /L. Bostock, S. Chandler. Thornes Primo search Supplementary Text
Stroud, K. A. (2003.) Advanced engineering mathematics. 4th ed Palgrave Macmillan Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 3