Module Details

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Title MATH420 - Mathematical Physics Project
Code MATH420
Coordinator Dr R Tatar
Mathematical Sciences
Radu.Tatar@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 30

Aims

To investigate and report on a topic at the boundary of current knowledge in theoretical physics.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) After completing the essay with suitable guidance, the student should have
· understood an area of current research in theoretical physics
· had experience in locating and consulting relevant research material, particularly through use of journals and the Internet
· learnt and deployed appropriate mathematical techniques
· learnt how to produce a dissertation
· acquired and practised skills of oral presentation


Syllabus

 

The co-ordinator arranges for the student to discuss with possible supervisors to find a topic of mutual interest. If the student has taken MATH432 in the 3rd year, it may be suitable to take the topic of that essay as a starting point for further investigations. It is preferable if a decision can be made before the end of the third year, so that some preliminary reading can be embarked upon during the summer vacation.  Further reading takes place during the first semester, with guidance given in weekly consultations with the supervisor. The second semester may follow the same pattern; but where appropriate, the student may undertake an original calculation and the weekly consultations could include instruction on any necessary mathematics. In any event the student will be expected to be able to demonstrate familiarity with any mathematical techniques employed in the essay. The final report should be typed using a standard scientific word-processing package such as TeX. The lev el of presentation should be comparable to that of an M.Sc. dissertation.  Detailed submission requirements are given to students in advance. The student will be required to give a short oral presentation on the content of the essay.


Recommended Texts

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Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

MATH101 CALCULUS I; MATH102 CALCULUS II; MATH103 INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR ALGEBRA 

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Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Oral presentation.  normally 20-30 minut    10       
dissertation      90