PHY-10021 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

Electricity and Stellar Structure

Description for 2024/25

In this module, you will study the physical principles and mathematical description of electricity, magnetism and DC and AC circuits, which find application in physics and electronics. The module sets the stage for the treatment of more advanced topics which you will require for electromagnetism in Level 6. As part of the laboratory component, you will study about how to undertake laboratory experimental bench work, computing and communication exercises.

To help students to understand the basic properties and applications of the electric field, magnetic field, electric circuits and the mathematics necessary to achieve this understanding. To introduce and then develop the transferable, practical and computational skills that are required by practising physicist, through laboratory bench work, computing and communication exercises.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Understand the theoretical and experimental background of electricity and magnetism, and will appreciate their general physical significance and applications: 1,3
Perform practical work and keep accurate accounts of it, including professionally maintained records of purpose, methodology, and results. Communicate the process and results of practical work in formal, written presentations. Enter, manipulate, and present data with the aid of computer tools. Develop algorithms and write simple computer program, at a level sufficient to assist in laboratory work at Levels 2 and 3: 2
Carry out numerical calculations and to solve problems in connection with these topics: 1,3

Study hours

Active Learning Hours:
Lectures: 24 hours
Laboratory Sessions: 24.5 hours
Computing Classes: 12 hours
Examination: 2.5 hours
Independent Study Hours:
Problem Sheets: 18 hours
Completion of Laboratory Reports: 24 hours
Directed Reading/Independent Study: 45 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment