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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Physics and Astronomy : Undergraduate (School of Physics and Astronomy)

Undergraduate Course: Mathematics for Physics 2 (PHYS08036)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Physics and Astronomy CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis 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.
Course description The focus of this course will be the application of mathematics to simple physics problems.
1. Vector Algebra (addition, subtraction, scalar and cross product, determinants)
2. Simultaneous Linear Equations
3. Matrix Algebra and Determinants
4. Differentiating and Integrating Vectors
5. First Order Ordinary Differential Equations
6. Polar Coordinates (planar polar, spherical, normal/tangential)
7. Applications on simple Statics and Dynamics problems
8. Second Order Ordinary Differential Equations
9. Harmonic Oscillator
10. Stable and Unstable Equilibrium

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Physics 1A: Foundations (PHYS08016)
Students MUST have passed: Mathematics for Physics 1 (PHYS08035) OR Introduction to Linear Algebra (MATH08057)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2023/24, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  350
Course Start Semester 2
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 22, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 44, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 3, Formative Assessment Hours 12, Summative Assessment Hours 5, Revision Session Hours 6, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 104 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 80 %, Coursework 20 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 20% coursework
80% examination
Feedback Not entered
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)3:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)3:00
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.

Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsMfP2
Contacts
Course organiserDr Kristel Torokoff
Tel: (0131 6)50 5270
Email: kristel.torokoff@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Lucy Davis-Jenkins
Tel:
Email: ldavisj@ed.ac.uk
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