Unit name | Methods of Theoretical Physics 2 |
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Unit code | PHYS20006 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Deb |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Level I/5 Mathematical Physics PHYS23020. |
Co-requisites |
None. |
School/department | School of Physics |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This course introduces major mathematical methods of theoretical physics. The unit begins with briefly reviewing and expanding the material from previous maths for physics courses. The main content is the theory of complex functions of a complex variable, their differentiation and integration, including Cauchy's residue theorem and its applications for real integrals. The course describes the important theory of complex functions of complex variables, and then applies them to Green functions and propagators, so providing the foundations for advanced mathematical and theoretical physics topics in later years.
This unit is similar to the third year unit PHYS30015 Methods of Theoretical Physics 3, but with some material and some exam assessment specific to second year Theoretical Physics students.
Students will be able to
The unit will be taught through a combination of
Formative: problem sheets for self-study throughout course; 3 x 2-hour problems classes.
Summative: 2-hour written timed, open-note examination(100%).
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.