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PHY3140 Methods of Theoretical Physics2007-2008Code: PHY3140Title: Methods of Theoretical Physics Instructors: Dr M.E. Portnoi CATS credits: 10 ECTS credits: 5 Availability: unrestricted Level: 3 Pre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: Mathematics for Physicists (PHY1116) Duration: Semester II Directed Study Time: 22 lectures Private Study Time: 78 hours Assessment Tasks Time: - Observation report: 2004/05 TJH AimsThis module will help students develop a deeper understanding of, and greater competence in using, some of the important mathematical methods and techniques of theoretical physics not covered in PHY2018. Practical skills, rather than formal proofs, will be emphasised. Students will acquire skills in techniques that relate directly to the advanced modules at levels 3 and 4, and which also have wide applicability across the mathematical sciences. 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, handouts, problem classes, solutions to problem sheets, e-learning resources. AssignmentsProblem sheets (distributed weekly) AssessmentOne 90-minute examination (100%). Syllabus Plan and Content
Core Text(2001), Mathematical methods for physicists (5th edition), Academic Press, ISBN 0-120-59826-4 (UL: 510 ARF)Supplementary Text(s)(1970), Mathematical Methods of Physics (2nd edition), Benjamin, ISBN 0-805-37002-1 (UL: 530.15 MAT)(1985), Introduction to Percolation Theory, Taylor and Francis, ISBN 0-850-663156 (UL: 530.13 STA) Formative MechanismsProgress in the set problems will be reviewed weekly. 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. |