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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS MODULE DATA
MODULE CODE
PH-001
TITLE OF MODULE
INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICS AND HYDRODYNAMICS
CREDIT POINTS
10
LEVEL
0
SEMESTER
1
CONTACT HOURS
22 to include 16 lectures
PRE-REQUISITE
CO-REQUISITE
LECTURER/S
Prof S J Hands
MONITOR/S
Prof D Dunbar
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
20% Continuous Assessment, 80% Written Examination
OBJECTIVES
To provide students with an understanding of basic statics, dynamics and
fluid mechanics. At the end of the course the students should be able to
manipulate and solve the equations governing simple mechanical and
dynamical problems.
SYLLABUS
1.
2.
3.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. An understanding of the basic physical laws of dynamics.
2. An ability to analyse basic dynamical situations and make quantitative
predictions.
SUGGESTED READING
1.
2.
Scalars and vectors.
Resolving vectors.
Equilibrium of rigid bodies.
-net force
-principle of moments
-centre of mass
4. Speed, velocity, acceleration.
5. Constant acceleration equations, acceleration due to gravity,
projectiles.
6. Newton’s law of motion, conservation of momentum, collisions.
7. Motion in a circle.
8. Work, energy, power and conservation of energy.
9. Simple harmonic motion: free and forced vibration.
10. Fluid pressure, Archimedes’ principle, Bernoulli’s equation, flow
through pipes.
“A Level Physics” by R Muncaster (S Thornes) ISBN 0-7487-1584-3
“Understanding Physics for Advanced Level” by J Breithaupt
(S Thornes) ISBN 0-7487-0510-4
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS MODULE DATA
MODULE CODE
PH-002
TITLE OF MODULE
INTRODUCTION TO OPTICS AND WAVE MOTION
CREDIT POINTS
10
LEVEL
0
SEMESTER
2
CONTACT HOURS
22 to include 16 lectures
PRE-REQUISITE
CO-REQUISITE
LECTURER/S
Dr A Boyain y Goita
MONITOR/S
Prof T J Hollowood
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
20% Continuous Assessment, 80% Written Examination
OBJECTIVES
To teach the basic elements of geometrical optics with applications such as
microscopes, telescopes, etc. Also to introduce the fundamental concepts of
wave motion (sound waves as well as electromagnetic waves) with
explanations of such phenomena as interference.
SYLLABUS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
1.
2.
3.
SUGGESTED READING
1.
2.
Reflection at plane and spherical surfaces: images in plane mirrors,
images in spherical mirrors.
Refraction: real and apparent depth, critical angle, and fibre optics.
Prisms: angle at minimum deviation, prism spectrometer, and spectrum
of white light, dispersion by a prism.
Refraction at spherical surfaces: images in thin lenses, combination of
two thin lenses, defects of lenses.
Optical instruments.
The eye, it’s defects and corrections, simple microscope, the camera,
compound microscope, astronomical telescope, Galilean telescope.
Wave theory of light: interference, Young’s experiment, and
interference in thin films.
Sound waves and their properties: intensity scale (decibels).
Travelling waves, beats, stationary waves, waves in strings, waves in
open and closed pipes.
Students will acquire the main concepts related to geometrical optics.
They will understand the importance of the wave nature of light and
sound and its implication for refraction.
They will be introduced to the design of optical instruments such as
microscopes and telescopes.
“A Level Physics” by R Muncaster (S Thornes) ISBN 0-7487-1584-3
“Understanding Physics for advanced Level” by J Breithaupt
(S Thornes) ISBN 0-7487-0510-4
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS MODULE DATA
MODULE CODE
PH-003
TITLE OF MODULE
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
CREDIT POINTS
10
LEVEL
0
SEMESTER
1
CONTACT HOURS
22 lectures
PRE-REQUISITE
CO-REQUISITE
LECTURER/S
Prof M Charlton
MONITOR/S
Dr W B Perkins
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
20% Continuous Assessment, 80% Written Examination
OBJECTIVES
To give students a basic understanding of electrostatics, magnetic
fields, simple d.c. and a.c. circuits.
SYLLABUS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
1.
2.
3.
SUGGESTED READING
Electrostatics: charges, Coulomb’s law, electric field, electric
potential, energy of system of point charges, capacitance, parallel
plate and sphere, energy.
Current electricity: current, resistance, resistivity, charging C
through R (non-mathematical), e.m.f., Kirchoff’s rules, ammeters,
voltmeters, potentiometer, power.
Magnetic effects of steady currents: magnetic field due to long
wire and solenoid, force on conductor in magnetic field.
Electromagnetic Induction: Faraday’s and Lenz’s laws, a.c.
generator, self inductance, mutual inductance.
A. C. currents: series circuits of L, C and R, r m s values, power
A knowledge of the fundamental physical laws in electricity and
magnetism.
Experience in applying these laws to a variety of practical
problems.
Mathematical skills associated with problem-solving.
“A Level Physics” by R Muncaster (S Thornes) ISBN 0-7487-1584-3
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS MODULE DATA
MODULE CODE
PH-004
TITLE OF MODULE
INTRODUCTION TO ATOMS AND NUCLEI
CREDIT POINTS
10
LEVEL
0
SEMESTER
2
CONTACT HOURS
22 to include 16 lectures, 6 example classes
PRE-REQUISITE
CO-REQUISITE
LECTURER/S
Dr P Dunstan
MONITOR/S
Prof S J Hands
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
20% Continuous Assessment, 80% Written Examination
OBJECTIVES
1.
2.
SYLLABUS
1.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
1.
2.
Constituents of the atom: discovery of electrons, protons and
neutrons, structure of the atom.
2. Size of the atom, size of the nucleus.
3. e/m for an electron, Millikan’s experiment
4. Energy levels: atomic spectra, photons and Planck’s law.
5. Bohr model, de Broglie and Bohr’s quantisation.
6. Ionisation
7. X-ray spectra and its production.
8. Radioactivity:  particles,  particles and  rays.
9. Nuclear Transformations: exponential decay, half-life, carbon
dating, equivalence of mass and energy, mass defect and binding energy.
10. B.E./nucleon, fission, fusion, reactors. Nuclear stability.
11. Geiger Muller Tube, bubble and cloud chambers.
12. Particles and antiparticles: the standard model.
3.
SUGGESTED READING
To give a foundation in the terminology and concepts of atomic and
elementary particle physics.
To introduce phenomena that occur as a direct consequence of the structure
of matter.
1.
2.
An understanding of the basic concepts of the structure of atoms and nuclei.
Identification of the importance of these concepts and the role they have
in our overall understanding of a variety of physical phenomena.
Students will be able to adopt a mathematical approach, as a result of the
development of problem solving skills.
“A level Physics” by R Muncaster (S Thornes) ISBN 0-7487-1584-3
“Nuclear and Particle Physics” by D Sang (Nelson)
ISBN 017-448238-8
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS MODULE DATA
MODULE CODE
PH-007
TITLE OF MODULE
LABORATORY PHYSICS F1
CREDIT POINTS
10
LEVEL
0
SEMESTER
1 and 2
CONTACT HOURS
33
PRE-REQUISITE
CO-REQUISITE
PH-001
LECTURER/S
Prof D C Dunbar
MONITOR/S
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
100 Continuous Assessment consisting of 50% Laboratory diary,
25% Experimental Report and 25% Laboratory Test
OBJECTIVES
1.
2.
SYLLABUS
1. Lecture 1: Experimental Uncertainty
2. Experiment 1: Timing Techniques
3. Experiment 2: Forces and Vectors
4. Experiment 3: The Principles of Moments
5. Lecture 2: Graphs and Error
6. Experiment 4: The Simple Pendulum
7. Experiment 5: Kirchoff’s Laws
8. Lecture 3: Data Logging
9. Experiment 6: Accelerating Systems
10. Experiment 7: Precision Measurement – the Electrical Bridge
11. Experiment 8: Magnetic Fields
12. Experiment 9: LED’s and circuit construction
(The portfolio of experiments may be varied)
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
1.
2.
3.
4.
To introduce the student to techniques to analyse experimental data.
To introduce the student to experimental methods.
The student should be able to analyse various types of experimental
data.
The student should be able to perform a variety of experimental
techniques.
The student should gain experience of experimental uncertainty.
The student should gain confidence in the material covered in the Level
0 Physics courses.
SUGGESTED READING
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Aug 04
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS MODULE DATA
MODULE CODE
PH-009
TITLE OF MODULE
Quantitative Methods in Physics
CREDIT POINTS
10
LEVEL
0
SEMESTER
1 and 2
CONTACT HOURS
44
PRE-REQUISITE
CO-REQUISITE
MAC051, MAC053
LECTURER/S
Dr Ana Boyain y Goita
MONITOR/S
Prof D Dunbar
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
100% Continuous Assessment
OBJECTIVES
To encourage the development of calculational skills in physics.
SYLLABUS
1. Manipulating Fractions, Powers, Symbols and Units
2. Manipulation of Scientific Forms
3. Ordering Logic, Bracketing and Factoring
4. Symbolic Manipulation in Equations
5. Understanding Functions. Curve Plotting
6. Dimensional Analysis and Estimating Accuracy
7. Special Functions 1: Exponentials and Logarithms
8. Special Functions 11: Trigonometric Functions
9. Calculus 1: Differentiation
10. Calculus 11: Integration
Students will acquire skills in applying mathematics to simple physical
problems, in familiar and unfamiliar situations.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
SUGGESTED READING
1.
2.
3.
“A Level Physics” by R Muncaster (S Thornes) ISBN 0-7487-1584-3
“Understanding Physics for Advanced Level “ by J Breithaupt
(S Thornes) ISBN 0-7487-0510-4
“Maths: A student survival Guide” by J. Olive (CUP) ISBN 0-52157586-9
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS MODULE DATA
MODULE CODE
PH-105
TITLE OF MODULE
MODERN PHYSICS
CREDIT POINTS
10
LEVEL
1
SEMESTER
2
CONTACT HOURS
22
PRE-REQUISITE
CO-REQUISITE
LECTURER/S
Prof S J Hands
MONITOR/S
Dr W Perkins
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
20% Continuous Assessment (1 essay assignments), 80% written (multiple
choice) examination (2 hours)
OBJECTIVES
The course aims to review important aspects of modern physics in
informal fashion, designed to stimulate any level 1 Science or Engineering
student. Elementary mathematics (but NOT calculus) is required. The
module consists of three sections: special relativity, quantum mechanics, and
particle physics.
SYLLABUS
Special Relativity:
Speed of light
Einstein’s postulates
Relativistic Doppler effect
Twin paradox and Time Dilation
Length Contraction and the Lorentz Transformation
Addition of velocities
Relativistic Dynamics and E=mc2, nuclear energy
Quantum Mechanics: “Corpuscular” vs. “Wave” models for light, evidence
Wave-Particle Duality
Atomic structure and the Bohr atom
The Two Slit experiment and the Uncertainty Principle
Wavefunctions and the Schrodinger equation
Tunnelling
Particle Physics: Relativity and quantum mechanics
Anti-particles
Virtual particles and the Yukawa potential
Electromagnetic, Strong and Weak forces
Quarks, leptons and neutrinos
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
1.
2.
SUGGESTED READING
1.
A sense of wonder.
An appreciation of the scope of modern physics
“Fundamentals of Physics” (Halliday Resnick and Walker) chs. 38-45
ISBN 0-471-60012-1
2. “The Quantum Universe” (Hey and Walters) (CUP ISBN 0-52131845-9)
3. “Einstein’s Mirror” (Hey and Walters) (C.U.P. ISBN 0-521-43532-3)
4. “Quarks, Leptons and the Big Bang” (Allday) (IOP ISBN 0-75030462-6)
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MAC051 Foundation Mathematics 1
Semester 1
Lecturer Dr AD Thomas
10 UWS credits, 5 ECTS credits
Assessment by Coursework 20%
Assessment by Examination 80%
Exam January, length 2 hours
The continuous assessment component is based on exercise sheets and class tests.
At the end of this module, the student should:
• understand the basics of number systems
• be able to understand and manipulate algebraic equations
• understand the graphical interpretation of trigonometric and exponential functions
• be able to manipulate trigonometric identities and functions
• understand simultaneous equations and matrices
Syllabus:
Numbers: integers, fractions, decimals, rationals, binary numbers
Basic algebra: indices, algebraic expressions, equation manipulation, use of brackets
Functions and their graphs, lines, quadratics and polynomials
Trigonometry: angles, trigonometrical functions, polar coordinates
Exponentials and logarithms
Inverse trigonometrical functions
Simultaneous equations
Introduction to matrices.
Recommended Reading:
A Croft and R Davison, Foundation Maths, 3rd edn, Prentice Hall, 2003, RT68.CRO3,
[Primary]
Jenny Olive, Maths: A Student's Survival Guide, 2nd edn, CUP, 2003, QA39.2.OLI, [Primary]
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MAC053
MAC053 Foundation Mathematics 3
Semester 2
Lecturer Dr MD Crossley
10 UWS credits, 5 ECTS credits
Assessment by Coursework
Assessment by Examination
Exam June, length 2 hours
20%
80%
The continuous assessment component is based on exercise sheets and class tests.
At the end of this module, the student should:
• be able to differentiate common analytical functions, to find maximum and minimum points
• be able to integrate common analytical functions and to appreciate the graphical relevance of
integration
Pre/Coreq
MAC051 C
Syllabus:
Sequences and series.
Limits of functions, continuous and discontinuous functions
Differentiation: geometrical basis, definition and examples. Tangents and normals to curves, radius and
centre of curvature.
Differentiation of elementary functions, sums, products and quotients.
Maxima and minima
Integration: geometrical basis and basics of integral calculus. Areas, lengths of curves, areas and volumes of
revolution, centre of mass and moments of inertia.
Simple techniques of integration.
Recommended Reading:
A Croft and R Davison, Foundation Maths, 3rd edn, Prentice Hall, 2003, RT68.CRO3,
[Primary]
Jenny Olive, Maths: A Student's Survival Guide, 2nd edn, CUP, 2003, QA39.2.OLI, [Primary]
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EG-061 Thermofluid Mechanics
Module Level: 0
Credits: 10
Session: 2006/07
Pre-requisite modules: None
Co-requisite modules: None
Teaching Block: 1
Incompatible modules: None
Format :
Lectures
22 hours
Example classes
11 hours
Directed private study
67 hours
Lecturer: Dr. I. Masters
Assessment: Examination (75%) and class test (25%)
Penalty for late submission of continuous assessment: n/a
Module content: [lecture hours]
 Basic Concepts and Units [1] Matter and material behaviour, phases and phase change, basic definitions.
 Basic Principles of Fluid Statics [2] Concepts of pressure, hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy and
Archimedes Principle.
 Pressure Measurement Devices [3] Piezometer, inclined piezometers, manometers, differential
manometers.
 Centroids [2] Basic concepts, simple symmetric and non-symmetric shapes, quoted results for more
complex shapes.
 Centre of Pressure [2] Concept of centre of pressure and how it relates to centroid. Methods of
calculating position of centre of pressure.
 Continuity [3] Basic concepts, definitions of steady flow, mass and volumetric flow rates, worked
examples.
 Energy and Bernoulli’s Equation [4] Calculation of pressure, potential and kinetic energy in a fluid.
Conversion and interchange of types of energy. Bernoulli’s equation.
 Temperature and Heat Transfer [3] Heat energy, heat capacity, temperature, response of a range of
materials, thermal equilibrium and phase change.
 Gas Laws [2] Atmospheric pressure, Boyles Law, Charles Law, ideal gas rule, absolute zero.
Practical work:
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate:
a knowledge and
The basic principles of fluid dynamics, ideal gas laws, temperature and heat transfer
understanding of:
an ability to:
Apply fundamental equations to solve problems involving heat, fluid flow and pressure
(thinking skills)
an ability to:
(practical skills)
an ability to:
(key skills)
Recommended texts:
Hannah and Hillier, Applied Mechanics, Longman
Hannah and Hillier, Mechanical Engineering Science, Longman
Further reading:
Additional notes:
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EG-082 Basic Engineering Analysis 1b
Module Level: 0
Credits: 10
Session: 2006/07
Teaching Block: 1
Pre-requisite modules: None
Co-requisite modules: EG-081, EG-083, EG-084
Incompatible modules: None
Format :
Lectures
11 hours
Example classes
22 hours
Directed private study
67 hours
Lecturer: Dr. C Norenburg
Assessment: Continuous assessment (100%) – half will be written homeworks and class tests and the other
half will be MATLAB projects
Penalty for late submission of continuous assessment: 10% of mark awarded / calendar day overdue.
Module content:
 Introduction to MATLAB
 Using the computer as a mathematical tool
 Symbolic algebra
 Calculation and graph plotting using MATLAB
 Solution of linear equations
 Solution of polynomial equations
 Solution of trigonometrical equations
 Vectors and matrix algebra
Practical work: Computer laboratory, using MATLAB
Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate:
a knowledge and
the basics of MATLAB
understanding of:
solve algebraic problems
an ability to:
use MATLAB to perform calculations
(thinking skills)
plot graphs
Recommended texts:
A Croft and R Davison, Foundation Maths, 3rd edn., Prentice Hall, 2003
D M Etter, D C Kuncicky, D Hull, Introduction to MATLAB 7, Prentice Hall, 2004
Further reading:
J Olive, Maths: A Student’s Survival Guide, 2nd edn., CUP, 2003
A Croft, R Davison, Hargreaves, Introduction to Engineering Mathematics, Addison-Wesley, 1995
Additional notes:
A student who fails this module but who then wishes, and is allowed, to try to pass the module at a second
attempt will have to take both a written and a practical examination.
This module is supported by Blackboard.
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EG-084 Basic Engineering Analysis 2b
Module Level: 0
Credits: 10
Session:
2006/07
Teaching Block: 2
Pre-requisite modules: None
Co-requisite modules: EG-081, EG-082, EG-083
Incompatible modules: None
Format :
Lectures
11 hours
Example classes
22 hours
Directed private study
67 hours
Lecturer:
Assessment: Continuous assessment (100%) – half will be written homeworks and class tests and the other
half will be MATLAB projects
Penalty for late submission of continuous assessment: 10% of mark awarded / calendar day overdue
Module content:
 Numerical differentiation
 Newton-Raphson method for solving equations
 Numerical integration
 Calculation of areas, volumes and centres of mass
MATLAB will be used for the calculations and graphs
Practical work: Computer laboratory and exercise classes
Intended Learning Outcomes: to demonstrate:
numerical methods for solving equations
a knowledge and
numerical methods for differentiation and integration
understanding of:
use MATLAB
an ability to:
obtain numerical approximations to various mathematical problems
(thinking skills)
Recommended text:
A Croft and R Davison, Foundation Maths, 3rd edn., Prentice Hall, 2003
D M Etter, D C Kuncicky, D Hull, Introduction to MATLAB 7, Prentice Hall, 2004
Further reading:
J Olive, Maths: A Student’s Survival Guide, 2nd edn., CUP, 2003
Additional notes:
A student who fails this module but who then wishes, and is allowed, to try to pass the module at a second
attempt will have to take both a written and a practical examination.
This module is supported by Blackboard.
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