Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | MATH432 - Mathematical Physics Project | ||
Code | MATH432 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr R Tatar Mathematical Sciences Radu.Tatar@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To learn research and presentation skills by studying and reporting on an area of theoretical physics. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) After completing the essay with suitable guidance, the student should have understood an area of advanced theoretical physics |
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(LO2) After completing the essay with suitable guidance, the student should have experience in consulting relevant literature |
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(LO3) After completing the essay with suitable guidance, the student should have gained expertise in using appropriate mathematics |
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(LO4) After completing the essay with suitable guidance, the student should have made a critical appraisal of the current state of knowledge of the area |
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(LO5) After completing the essay with suitable guidance, the student should have learnt how to construct an essay |
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(LO6) After completing the essay with suitable guidance, the student should have gained familiarity with a scientific word-processing package such as TeX |
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(S1) After completing the essay with suitable guidance, the student should have acquired skills of oral presentation |
Syllabus |
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The co-ordinator arranges for the student to discuss with possible supervisors to find a topic of mutual interest. It should be borne in mind that this module is intended as preparation for the two-unit fourth-year module MATH420, and so the topic for MATH432 may be chosen to serve as an introduction to that of MATH420. A decision should be made before the end of the first semester, so that some preliminary reading can be embarked upon during the Christmas vacation. During the second semester there are weekly consultations with the supervisor, who suggests specific reading and outlines the relevant material. Towards the end of the project, the student is given guidance on report writing and oral presentation and instruction in the use of a scientific word-processing package such as TeX. Detailed submission requirements are given to students in advance. The student will be required to give a short oral presentation on the results of the project. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
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 |
Co-requisite modules: |
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Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
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CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
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Oral presentation. | normally 20-30 minut | 10 | ||||
dissertation | 90 |