PHY120 Mathematics for Physicists and Astronomers (30 credits)

Year Running: 2020/2021

Credit level: F4

Pre-requisites for		MAS280 (when the module is running)
Excluded		PHY165

Description

This module provides the necessary level 1 mathematics for students taking physics and/or astronomy degrees. The following topics will be covered: basic algebra (functions, coordinate systems, algebraic manipulation etc), Taylor and binomial series, common functions of one variable, differentiation and integration techniques, basic complex numbers, first and second order differential equations, vector calculus, properties and applications of matrices and elementary probability theory.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	168.0
Lab	6.0
Lecture	66.0
Problem Solving	60.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	3.0	55 %
Other	0.0	45 %

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2020-21.