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PHY-10022 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

PHY-10022 - Mechanics, Gravity and Relativity
Coordinator: Coel Hellier Room: LJ2.04 Tel: +44 1782 7 34243
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

In this module, you will build on knowledge of physics taught at school by taking the familiar subject of mechanics, but integrating it with calculus-based mathematics, thus laying the foundation for physics and astrophysics degrees. In addition, you will study basic parts of physics, including conservation laws, laws of motion, rotational mechanics, Newtonian gravity, and Einstein's theory of special relativity, along with the necessary mathematical techniques. Throughout the module you will develops skills in applying physical principles and mathematical techniques to physical and astrophysical situations.

Aims
To provide an understanding of mechanics, gravity and special relativity, and to develop the use of mathematics to solve physical problems. To develop the transferable, problem solving and mathematical skills that are required by the practising physicist or astrophysicist.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/phy-10022/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Use mathematics (including vectors and complex numbers) as the language of physics in solving physical and astrophysical problems: 1,2,3
Understand mathematical techniques necessary for application to physics: 1,2,3
1,2,3
Understand basic concepts in classical mechanics and Newtonian gravity, and the principles of special relativity by solving physical problems, particularly in astrophysical situations:

Study hours

Active Learning hours: Lectures 24h
Maths lectures 10h
Maths tutorials 12h
Independent Study: Problem sheets 18h
Independent study 82h
Examination 2h
Maths class test/unseen examination 2h

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Unseen Exam weighted 40%
Unseen written examination
2-hour (100 marks) exam with a degree of choice

2: Class Test weighted 40%
Class Test
Two 1-hour unseen Mathematics examinations

3: Problem Sheets weighted 20%
Problem sheets
Students complete a number of problem sheets. Equivalent to ~1000 words.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024