PHY-10021 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

Electricity and Stellar Structure

Description for 2020/21

This Level 4 module runs in the second semester. It explores the physical principles and mathematical description of electricity, magnetism and DC and AC circuits, which find application in physics and electronics. The module sets the stage for the treatment of more advanced topics in electromagnetism at Level 6. A mathematics component is included, in which fundamental techniques routinely used in physics are taught and practised. There is also a laboratory component, which involves bench work, computing and communication exercises.

To help students to understand the basic properties and applications of the electric field, magnetic field, electric circuits and the mathematics necessary to achieve this understanding. To introduce and then develop the transferable, practical and computational skills that are required by practising physicist, through laboratory bench work, computing and communication exercises.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will understand the theoretical and experimental background of electricity and magnetism, and will appreciate their general physical significance and applications, will be achieved by assessments.
Students be able to carry out numerical calculations and to solve problems in connection with these topics, will be achieved by assessments.
Use of mathematics (including calculus) in solving problems, will be achieved by assessments.
Perform practical work and keep accurate accounts of it, including professionally maintained records of purpose, methodology, and results. Communicate the process and results of practical work in formal, written presentations. Enter, manipulate, and present data with the aid of computer tools. Develop algorithms and write simple computer program, at a level sufficient to assist in laboratory work at Levels 2 and 3, will be achieved by assessments

Study hours

Lectures: 24 hours
Problem Classes: 8 hours
Laboratory Sessions: 12 hours
Computing Classes: 6 hours
Maths Support Classes: 5hours
Maths Problem Classes: 4hours
Problem Sheets: 18 hours
Examination: 2 hours
Maths Class Test/Unseen Examination: 1 hour
Completion of Laboratory Reports: 12 hours
Directed Reading/Independent Study: 58 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment