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PHY1118 Quantum and Astronomical Phenomena2007-2008Code: PHY1118Title: Quantum and Astronomical Phenomena Instructors: Prof. J.R. Sambles and Dr D.J. Price CATS credits: 10 ECTS credits: 5 Availability: unrestricted Level: 1 Pre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: AS level Physics or equivalent Duration: Semester I Directed Study Time: 22 lectures Private Study Time: 66 hours Assessment Tasks Time: 12 hours Observation report: 2003/04 RJ (JRS) AimsThis module is deliberately qualitative and very broad in its approach. It is designed to introduce students to a wide range of new physics arising from quantum mechanics which underpin many other modules throughout the programme. The delivery of the module is at a level which accommodates the fact that the students mathematical and physics skills have not developed to the level at which they could cope with a traditional module in this area. The aim is to promote understanding of fundamental ideas together with encouraging students to find out more themselves. Intended Learning OutcomesAfter completing this module, the student should be able to: Module Specific Skills
Discipline Specific Skills
Personal and Key Skills
Learning and Teaching MethodsLectures and problems classes. AssignmentsDirected background reading. Preparation for problems classes. AssessmentProblems-class assignments (10%), two 30-minute tests (40%) and one 90-minute examination (50%). Syllabus Plan and ContentNote: page references in square brackets refer to the recommended texts.
Core Text(2000), University Physics (with Modern Physics) (10th edition), Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0-201-60336-5 (UL: 530 YOU)Supplementary Text(s)(1981), Cosmology: the Science of the Universe, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0-521-22981-2 (UL: 523.1 HAR/X)(1987), The Quantum Universe, CUP, ISBN 0-521-31845-9 (UL: 530.12HEY) Formative MechanismsThis module is supported by problems classes and tutorials. Students are able to monitor their own progress by attempting problems sheets provided in the lectures. The graded mid-semester test scripts are discussed by tutors. Students with specific problems should first approach their tutor, and if the problem is not resolved, the lecturer. 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. |