| Unit name | Mathematical Physics 202 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYS23020 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Professor. Rademacker |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
PHYS11400 and MATH11004, or extended mathematics units MATH11005, MATH11006, MATH11007, MATH12001. |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Physics is underpinned by a facility in mathematics. The unit introduces some core mathematical skills, building on the foundation from level C/4. The concepts of probability theory and basic statistics are introduced, relating them to situation encountered in physics. Vector methods and field theory are discussed in some depth, leading to partial differential equations and their solution by a number of methods including separation of the variable. Solutions of ordinary differential equations are covered and the concept of orthonormal basis function introduced and used. Fourier series and integrals are also emphasized.
Aims:
To introduce a number of key mathematical methods and their application to physical problems, including probability theory and statistical methods, vector field theory and solutions of partial and ordinary differential equations commonly encountered in a number of physics problems.
The unit will be taught through a combination of
Written timed examination (80%) Coursework (20%)
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
