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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 equivalent

This 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 typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Workshop111.0011.00
Office Hour Discussions111.000.00
Lecture221.0022.00
Private study hours67.00
Total Contact hours33.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

Reading, online study materials and examples

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Worked examples and regular quizzes in class

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Online AssessmentOnline Mid-Term Assessment40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)40.00

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


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment48 hr 00 mins60.00
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 website

Last updated: 12/10/2020 15:48:24

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