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MAT-20005 - Module Specification
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 19 April 2024

MAT-20005 - Dynamics
Coordinator: Liudmila Prikazchikova Tel: +44 1782 7 34779
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Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733075

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

The module is an introduction to dynamics with applications mainly to systems which can be modelled by particle dynamics. The topics investigated include: Newton's laws, momentum, kinetic and potential energy, projectiles, simple harmonic motion, springs, the pendulum, rocket motion, planetary and satellite orbits, linear theory of oscillations, and normal modes.

Aims
The aim of this module is to demonstrate the successful application of mathematics in the modelling of physical systems, within the context of Newtonian dynamics.

Intended Learning Outcomes

solve problems involving central forces and model planetary motion, the motion of satellites and orbital transfer: 3
interpret a system's dynamics from the energy equation: 1,3
consider the effect of variable mass via the "rocket equation": 2,3

Study hours

Lectures: 36 hours
Examples Classes: 12 hours
Independent study: 102

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Assignment weighted 15%
Take home assignment
This assignment will be covering kinematics, application of Newton's Laws and some problems on projectiles.

2: Class Test weighted 15%
Class test
The class test is concerned with springs and variable mass problems.

3: Exam weighted 70%
Final Exam
The examination paper will consist of no less than five and not more than eight questions, all of which are compulsory.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 April 2024