Module manager: Dr Almut Beige
Email: A.Beige@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
A Level Physics and Maths or equivalent
PHYS1150
This module is not approved as a discovery module
On completion of this module you should be able to:
- differentiate and integrate a wide range of functions of one variable;
- add, subtract,multiply and divide complex numbers in Cartesian and polar form;
- derive and use Euler's equation;
- use De Moivre's theorem to calculate the nth roots of a complex number;
- use the parallelogram and triangle laws to add and subtract vectors;
- use vectors in component form to calculate the modulus and a unit vector;
- calculate scalar and vector products;
- write down the equation of a line and a plane in vector form;
- differentiate vectors;
- write down expressions for velocity and acceleration in Cartesian and polar coordinates;
- distinguish between linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations;
- solve first order ordinary differential equations using three methods(separation of variables, integrating factor and homogeneous equation methods).
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of:
1. Vector calculus
2. Functions and coordinate systems in 2D
3. Complex numbers
4. Differential calculus
5. Integral calculus
6. Differential equations
Basic mathematical skills in calculus, vectors and differential equations.
The ability to model a physical problem using mathematics.
Vector calculus
Complex numbers
Differentiation and Integration
First order differential equations
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 22 | 1 | 22 |
| Private study hours | 78 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Regular assignments, and 1 diagnostic test
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| In-course Assessment | Regular Coursework | 20 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20 | |
Resists will be in standard exam format.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2.0 Hrs 30 Mins | 80 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80 | |
Students will have to complete an in-person exam at the end of the module. This will take place during the examinations period at the end of the semester and will be time bound.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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