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Module Title LH General Physics
SchoolPhysics and Astronomy
Department Physics & Astronomy
Module Code 03 07811
Module Lead Dr Graham Smith
Level Honours Level
Credits 10
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites LC Quantum Mechanics and Optics and Waves - (03 19718) LC Electromagnetism and Temperature and Matter - (03 19750) LC Classical Mechanics and Relativity 1 - (03 19748)
Co-requisites
Restrictions Assumes broad general physics knowledge: 03 19748 (LC Classical Mechanics and Relativity 1), 03 19718 (LC Quantum Mechanics and Optics and Waves), 03 19750 (LC Electromagnetism and Temperature and Matter) are strongly advised.

Although TPAM students take all physics core modules, their peripheral knowledge is more mathematical and less relevant for the General Physics module.
Contact Hours Tutorial-10 hours
Guided independent study-90 hours
Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description

The purpose of this module is to improve skills in solving general problems which may come from any area of the undergraduate programme and are often related to "real life" problems of the sort which students may have to deal with in the outside world. Successful solution of this sort of problem requires; (1) students learn to recognise what is the relevant area of physics, (ii) they have a secure knowledge of the base level physics in all relevant areas. This module is aimed at enhancing student ability in both these areas by a combination of non-assessed problem sheets, directed reading and whole class tutorials. There are 4 class tests which count towards the module mark.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module the student should be able to:

  • Have revised and exercised basic physics from all areas of the undergraduate programme;
  • Learned to approach a problem from a physical perspective and be able to recognise the relevant physics knowledge required;
  • Perform the mathematical or intuitive steps necessary to solve the problem.
Assessment 07811-01 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (80%)
07811-02 : Assessed problems : Coursework (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Class Test (30%); 1.5 hours Examination (70%)
Other Requires broad general physics knowledge
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