{"id":1237,"date":"2021-08-14T17:00:51","date_gmt":"2021-08-14T16:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/?page_id=1237"},"modified":"2021-08-19T08:11:38","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T07:11:38","slug":"module-mechanics-relativity-and-quantum-physics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/module-mechanics-relativity-and-quantum-physics\/","title":{"rendered":"Module – Mechanics, Relativity and Quantum Physics"},"content":{"rendered":"

FHEQ Level:<\/strong> Level 4 (First Year)
\nCredits:<\/strong> 20
\nModule Code:<\/strong> F300 10036
\nCourse Reference Number (CRN):<\/strong> 59402
\nDelivery:<\/strong> September Start, Trimesters 1&2 (Long Thin)<\/p>\n

Syllabus Outline<\/h4>\n

\u2022 Dynamics in 1D, 2D and 3D
\n\u2022 Newton\u2019s Laws of Motion
\n\u2022 Work and Energy
\n\u2022 Momentum and Collisions
\n\u2022 Rotational Motion
\n\u2022 Angular Momentum
\n\u2022 The Postulates of Special Relativity
\n\u2022 Lorentz Transformation
\n\u2022 Relativistic Momentum and Energy
\n\u2022 The Origins of Quantum Physics
\n\u2022 Photons and Matter Waves
\n\u2022 Electrons in Confinement: Quantisation of Energy<\/p>\n

Assessment<\/h4>\n

Coursework: Assignment 1, 50%
\nCoursework: Assignment 2, 50%
\nMore detailed information may be found in the Assessments<\/a> section.<\/p>\n

Texts<\/h4>\n

Principles of Physics, 10th Edition International Student Version, Haliday, Resnick and Walker, (2014) John Wiley & Sons ISBN-10 : 1118230744<\/p>\n

University Physics with Modern Physics, 14th Edition Global Edition; Young and Freedman (2019) Pearson ISBN-10 : 1292314737<\/p>\n

Further updates and supplementary texts may be found in the University Reading Lists<\/a> system.<\/p>\n

Description<\/h4>\n

You will learn about the laws and applications of classical mechanics and how the principles of relativity and quantum physics adapt these laws to describe motion at relativistic speeds and of very small entities such as atoms and electrons. The module is taught by a combination of lectures and interactive workshop.<\/p>\n

Aims<\/h4>\n

1. You will develop a knowledge of the main ideas underpinning classical mechanics, special relativity and quantum physics, including the origin and limitations of the associated laws.
\n2. You will develop an understanding of the application of mathematical techniques to the fields of classical mechanics and special relativity.
\n3. You will develop analytical problem-solving skills, including the reasoned application of assumptions and approximations.
\n4. You will develop an understanding of the limitations of classical mechanics and the roles of special relativity and quantum physics.
\n5. You will be able to communicate the basic concepts involved in special relativity and quantum physics.<\/p>\n

Knowledge & Understanding<\/h4>\n

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:<\/p>\n

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the laws and their origins in the area of classical mechanics.
\n2. Apply the principles of classical mechanics to the solution of a given problems, including a reasoning of assumptions, approximations and limitations.
\n3. Demonstrate an understanding of the laws and their origins in the areas of basic special relativity and the origins of quantum physics.
\n4. Apply the principles of special relativity and quantum physics to the solution of a given problems, including a reasoning of assumptions, approximations and limitations.
\n5. Demonstrate an appreciation of the areas of physics where it is necessary to progress from classical mechanics to special relativity and quantum physics.<\/p>\n

Learning, Teaching and Assessment<\/h4>\n

Teaching will be conducted via short lectures covering basic principles and applications. Each lecture will be pared with a workshop where group-based problem-solving exercises will be facilitated under guided supervision and discussion. This approach is designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills through peer discussion, reasoning and decision making. Verbal feedback will be given in the workshops guide and challenge the students.<\/p>\n

Two summative assignments will be given, one in each teaching trimester. The assignments will test the students problem-solving skills in addition to how they are able to communicate their justification of methodology and reasoning.<\/p>\n

Two formative assignments will be given each semester, comprising shorter problem-solving exercises, which will enable students to receive feedback on how they have approached the problems and suggestions for improvement.<\/p>\n

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FHEQ Level: Level 4 (First Year) Credits: 20 Module Code: F300 10036 Course Reference Number (CRN): 59402 Delivery: September Start, Trimesters 1&2 (Long Thin) Syllabus Outline \u2022 Dynamics in 1D, 2D and 3D \u2022 Newton\u2019s Laws of Motion \u2022 Work and Energy \u2022 Momentum and Collisions \u2022 Rotational Motion \u2022 Angular Momentum \u2022 The Postulates … Continue reading Module – Mechanics, Relativity and Quantum Physics<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1237","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1237","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1237"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1237\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1330,"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1237\/revisions\/1330"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1237"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}