2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

PHYS1250 Vibrations and Waves (Geophysics)

10 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Dr Alison Voice
Email: a.m.voice@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

Pre-requisite qualifications

A level Physics and Mathematics (or equivalent).

This module is mutually exclusive with

PHYS1210	Physics 2- Properties of Matter
PHYS1280	Vibrations and Thermal Physics (Joint Honours)

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Vibrations and waves are ubiquitous phenomena, occurring in widely different physical systems, from molecules to musical instruments to tectonic plates. Nevertheless, they can be described by a common mathematical approach. Pre-requisite qualifications: A level Physics and Mathematics (or equivalent).

Objectives

Learning outcomes
At the end of this module you should be able to:
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of common physical laws and principles in the topics of vibrations and waves,.
• Identify and apply these principles and laws when dealing with problems.

Skills outcomes
Understanding, explanation, derivation and problem solving in vibrations and waves.

Syllabus

Oscillators: Simple, damped, driven, coupled.
Travelling and standing waves; wave equation.
Waves on strings, sounds waves, Doppler Effect.
Wave nature of light; interference, diffraction, reflection, refraction.
Mirrors, lenses, optical cavities.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	22	1.00	22.00
Tutorial	11	1.00	11.00
Private study hours			67.00
Total Contact hours			33.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

- Reading lecture notes and books
- Solving problems.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Marked problem sheets

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Problem Sheet	Regular Problem Sheets	15.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		15.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	1 hr 30 mins	85.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		85.00

Same as PHYS1210

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 05/11/2019 08:50:01

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