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PHYM432 Relativity and Cosmology2007-2008Code: PHYM432Title: Relativity and Cosmology Instructors: Prof. R. Jones CATS credits: 10 ECTS credits: 5 Availability: unrestricted Level: M Pre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: - Duration: Semester I Directed Study Time: 22 lectures Private Study Time: 78 hours Assessment Tasks Time: - Observation report: 2002/03 AU AimsThe module aims to introduce the student to the special and general theories of relativity, and to illustrate the latter theory with a description of the three historical tests of the theory: the precession of the perihelion of mercury, the bending of light passing close to the sun and the gravitational red shift. Application of the general theory to the standard cosmological model is also included in the course. Although the course avoids the use of advanced mathematical topics and emphasises the concepts behind the theory, students will require a good level level of mathematical fluency and intuition in order to engage with material. Intended Learning OutcomesAfter successfully completing this module, the student will able to: Module Specific Skills
Discipline Specific Skills
Personal and Key Skills
Learning and Teaching MethodsLectures (20×1hr), discussions and problems classes (2×1hr), e-learning resources. AssignmentsThe student is expected to work through a set of problems published on the WWW. AssessmentOne 90-minute examination (100%). Syllabus Plan and Content
Core TextNot applicableSupplementary Text(s), General Relativity, Oxford University Press (UL: 530.11 KEN)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. |