2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHYS0025 Waves and Particles
10 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr Alison Voice
Email: A.M.Voice@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Pre-requisite qualifications
GCSE in Mathematics or equivalentThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module covers the topics of waves and particles at a level and detail equivalent to A Level. A fundamental understanding of vibrations and waves is key to the further study of Physics and Engineering. Waves ae studied in the context of mechanical motion, sounds and light. The physics of small particles is also studied, and includes applications to nuclear physics, the photoelectric effect and electron-microscopy.Objectives
This module forms part of a package of four modules (PHYS0040, PHYS0016, PHYS0025 and PHYS0036) which will prepare students for entry to the level 1 of an appropriate degree programme.Learning outcomes
On completion students should be able to:
• Define and understand concepts in physics relating to vibrations, waves and small particles.
• Perform simple calculations and solve problems in these topics
• Sketch graphs or explain behaviour in these topics.
Skills outcomes
Problem Solving in basic Physics
Syllabus
Structure of the atom; radioactivity; mass and energy, nuclear power.
Progressive waves; longitudinal and transverse waves; interference and diffraction; stationary waves; reflection and refraction.
The electromagnetic spectrum; photon model of electromagnetic radiation; the photoelectric effect; atomic energy levels, wave-particle duality.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
Office Hour Discussions | 11 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
Private study hours | 67.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 33.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
Reading, online study materials and examplesOpportunities for Formative Feedback
Worked examples and regular quizzes in classMethods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Online Assessment | Online Mid-Term Assessment | 40.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Online Time-Limited assessment | 48 hr 00 mins | 60.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 |
Students will have to complete an online assessment at the end of the module. This will take place during the examinations period at the end of the semester and will be time bound. The assessment will not take 48 hours to complete, but students will have a 48 hour time period in which to complete it.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 12/10/2020 15:48:24
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