Module Details
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Title MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS PROJECT
Code MATH334
Coordinator Dr P Buividovich
Mathematical Sciences
Pavel.Buividovich@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level Three Second Semester 15

Aims

To learn research and presentation skills by studying and reporting on an area of theoretical physics.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Understand an area of advanced theoretical physics.

(LO2) Gain experience in consulting relevant literature.

(LO3) Gain experience in using appropriate mathematics.

(LO4) Make a critical appraisal of the current understanding of the area.

(LO5) Learn how to construct a written essay.

(LO6) Gain experience of giving an oral presentation.

(LO7) Learn how to write a summary of a technical topic suitable for a general audience.

Syllabus
 

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-semester fourth-year module MATH420, and so the topic for MATH334 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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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
written project report  0    90       
oral presentation  0    10