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PHY2018 Mathematics with Physical Applications2007-2008Code: PHY2018Title: Mathematics with Physical Applications Instructors: Dr F.Y. Ogrin and Prof. R. Jones CATS credits: 20 ECTS credits: 10 Availability: unrestricted Level: 2 Pre-requisites: Mathematics for Physicists (PHY1116) Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: N/A Duration: Semesters I and II Directed Study Time: 44 lectures/problems classes of 1 hour Private Study Time: 156 hours Assessment Tasks Time: - Observation report: 2004/05 MEP AimsTo give the student a deeper understanding of and greater competence in some central mathematical ideas and techniques used throughout physics with the emphasis on practical skills rather than formal proof. Students will acquire skills in some key techniques that relate directly to the advanced modules they will meet in the third and fourth years but also have wide applicability across the mathematical sciences. Intended Learning OutcomesStudents will be able to:
Transferable Skills
Learning and Teaching MethodsThe module is taught in two-hour blocks most of which entail a lecture, a related guided problems section with demonstrator assistance, and additional assessed coursework. On line learning resources. AssignmentsAssessed homework. AssessmentCoursework (30%), tests (2×15%), one 180-minute examination (40%). Syllabus Plan and Content
Core Text(1971), Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists, Schaum Outline Series, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-070-60216-6 (UL: 510 SPI)Supplementary Text(s)(1971), Problems in Quantum Mechanics, Pergamon, ISBN 0-080-19008-1 (UL: 530.12 CON)(1994), Quantum Mechanics: An Introduction (3rd edition), Springer-Verlag, ISBN 3-540-58079-4 (UL: 530.12 GRE) (1993), Advanced modern engineering mathematics, Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0-201-56519-6 (UL: 510.2462 JAM) (1993), Advanced Engineering Mathematics (5th edition), Wiley, ISBN 0-471-55380-8 (UL: 510.2462 KRE) (2001), Engineering Mathematics (5th edition), Paulgrave, ISBN 0-333-91939-4 (UL: 510.2462 STR) Formative MechanismsDiscussion of lecture and guided problems, via demonstrators and lectures during class section, working through selected assessed coursework. 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. |