2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

PHYS1290 Maths 1- Scalars and Vectors

10 creditsClass Size: 180

Module manager: Dr Almut Beige
Email: a.beige@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

A Level Physics and Maths or equivalent

Module replaces

PHYS1150

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

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).

Learning outcomes
Manipulate numerical and other quantitative information, and apply manipulative skills to the solution of problems.

Skills outcomes
Basic mathematical skills in calculus, vectors and differential equations.
The ability to model a physical problem using mathematics.

Syllabus

Vector calculus
Complex numbers
Differentiation and Integration
First order differential equations

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Example Class	10	1.00	10.00
Lecture	22	1.00	22.00
Private study hours			57.00
Total Contact hours			32.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			89.00

Private study

Homework: 30 hours
Study: 37 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

7 assignments, and 1 diagnostic test

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	7 assignments submitted during semester	15.00
In-course Assessment	1diagnostic test	0.00
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)	2 hr 00 mins	85.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		85.00

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

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 26/04/2017

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