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IPE01002   Foundations of Physics with Computing   (30 credits)

 
Year Running: 2021/2022
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Description

Students will study forces, motion and energy in 1 and 2 dimensions, in linear and circular motion. This will be applied in a programming context to develop logic and arithmetic operations, understanding of the stages of software development, memory allocation, data structures and testing. Students will then study electricity and magnetism, voltage, current and simple devices applied to the programming of a microcontroller, developing understanding of power supplies, digital and analogue I/O, and simple devices such as switches and LEDs. An understanding of physical limitations such as noise, processing speed and memory.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 180.0
Lab 24.0
Lecture 48.0
Problem Solving 48.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 15 %
Exam 2.0 70 %
Other 0.0 15 %
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2021-22.