Undergraduate Course: Mathematics for Physics 2 (PHYS08036)
Course Outline
| School | School of Physics and Astronomy |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Undergraduate (School of Physics and Astronomy) |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
WebCT |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course is designed for pre-honours physics students, primarily to further develop their mathematical and problem solving skills in the context of algebra and calculus, with increasing emphasis on physical applications. The aim of the course is to help the students apply mathematics to the solution of typical physics problems, developing fluency and confidence through practical problem solving. The course is centred on problem solving workshops, and supported by lectures. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
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Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 13:10 - 13:50 | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 13:10 - 13:50 | | King's Buildings | Tutorial | Workshop - Teaching Studio 3217, JCMB | 1-11 | 14:00 - 15:50 | or 09:00 - 10:50 | | | | | King's Buildings | Tutorial | Workshop - Teaching Studio 3217, JCMB | 1-11 | | | | 09:00 - 10:50or 14:00 - 15:50 | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 3:00 | | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 3:00 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course it is intended that student will
&· Demonstrate understanding and work with differential equations: linear first order, ordinary second order, simultaneous linear DE, the harmonic oscillator, stable and unstable equilibrium.
&· Demonstrate understanding and work with vectors and matrices: basic vector and matrix algebra, determinants, inverses, statics, friction, systems of forces, moments, resolving forces into components, Coulomb electrostatics.
&· Demonstrate understanding and work with time dependent vectors: velocity and acceleration, Newtonian dynamics, pulleys and springs, energy conservation, work, angular momentum, torque.
&· Demonstrate understanding and work with curvilinear motion: tangents, cartesian and polar coordinates, dynamics in polar co-ordinates, circular motion, projectiles.
&· Demonstrate understanding and work with probability: discrete probability, conditional probability, application to error analysis, basic line fitting.
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Assessment Information
20% coursework
80% examination |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
The focus of this course will be the application of mathematics to simple physics problems.
1. Vectors I: in statics and electrostatics.
2. Vectors II: applications in static friction and moments.
3. Time dependance and Vectors: applications from dynamics.
4. Curvilinear motion: cartesian coordinates.
5. Curvilinear motion: curvilinear coordinates and polar coordinates.
6. Revision and consolidation.
7. Partial Derivatives:
8. Probability: discrete probability, conditional probability
9. Error Analysis: basic line fitting.
10. Probability Distributions:
11. Revision and consolidation. |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords | MfP2 |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Kristel Torokoff
Tel: (0131 6)50 5270
Email: |
Course secretary | Miss Jennifer Wood
Tel: (0131 6)50 7218
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