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PHY1115 Mathematical Skills2007-2008Code: PHY1115Title: Mathematical Skills Instructors: Prof. R. Jones CATS credits: 20 ECTS credits: 10 Availability: Physics programmes only Level: 1 Pre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: N/A Duration: Semesters I and II Directed Study Time: 22 tutorials of 1 hours, 10 hours of tests Private Study Time: 168 hours Assessment Tasks Time: - Observation report: 2001/02 MEP (RJ) & AKS (CAGC) AimsThe module mainly contains material covered in A-level mathematics and is intended to form a sound foundation for the follow-up module PHY1116. The material is largely taught by self-study and is designed to improve understanding of basic mathematics and improve the ability of the student to apply it to problems in the physical sciences and engineering, such as electricity and magnetism (PHY1104) and electronics (PHY1107). The emphasis is on problem solving with examples taken from physics. Intended Learning OutcomesStudents should be able to: Module Specific Skills
Discipline Specific Skills
Personal and Key Skills
Learning and Teaching MethodsThe module will largely involve guided-self study using the recommended core text. Students will work through each topic and answer the questions set. These must be handed in at the start of a weekly tutorial. Credit will be given for participation in the tutorial and completion of these questions. Regular tests following the tutorials monitor progress. AssignmentsBi-weekly problems sets; Bi-weekly tests. AssessmentBi-weekly tests (50%) and a three-hour end-of-semester examination (50%). A credit mark (at most 10% of maximum score for each test) will be given for participation in the earlier tutorial. Syllabus Plan and Content
Core Text(2001), Engineering Mathematics (5th edition), Paulgrave, ISBN 0-333-91939-4 (UL: 510.2462 STR)Supplementary Text(s)(2000), Basic Mathematics for the Physical Sciences, Wiley, ISBN 0-471-85207-4 (UL: 510.245 LAM)(2000), Further Mathematics for the Physical Sciences, Wiley, ISBN 0-471-86723-3 (UL: In processing) Formative MechanismsSelf-monitoring is an integral part of module and the regular bi-weekly tests following the tutorials enables progress to be monitored. Evaluation MechanismsThe module will be evaluated using information gathered via the student representation mechanisms, the staff peer appraisal scheme, and measures of student attainment based on summative assessment. |