Undergraduate Course: Mathematical Methods 1+2 (Physics) (MATH08050)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Mathematics |
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 |
Mathematics |
Other subject area |
Mathematics for Physical Science & Engineering |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course is designed for pre-honours physics students, primarily to develop their problem solving skills. The aim of the course is to help the students apply the mathematics introduced in the course AM(P) to the solution of typical physics problems, developing fluency and confidence through practical problem solving. The course is centered around problem solving workshops, and supported by lectures in Mathematical Methods 1 and 2. The course runs throughout the year. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes from U01679 mm1 and U01682 mm2 apply. In addition to the problem-solving outcomes below :
1. to understand and apply elementary mathematics to physical problems.
2. to acquire fluency and confidence in basic problem solving techniques.
3. to acquire the ability to interpret unfamiliar equations and in particular to be able to sketch behaviour and interpret special cases.
4. to be able to provide clear, written extended solutions to problems.
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Assessment Information
Coursework: 40%
Degree Examination: 60% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
mmps |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Kristel Torokoff
Tel: (0131 6)50 5270
Email: kristel.torokoff@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Jennifer Wood
Tel: (0131 6)50 7218
Email: J.Wood@ed.ac.uk |
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