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 | NEWTONIAN DYNAMICS | ||
Code | PHYS101 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof TG Shears Physics Tara.Shears@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the laws of classical mechanics, and understand physical quantities with magnitudes, directions (where applicable), units and uncertainties.
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Apply the laws of mechanics to unseen situations and solve problems. |
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Develop a knowledge and understanding of the analysis of linear and rotational motion. |
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Develop a knowledge and understanding of the analysis of orbits, gravity, simple harmonic motion and fluid flow. |
Syllabus |
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1 Overview:
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - Lecture to entire cohort on all course topics = 11 x 2 lectures/week |
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Classwork - Problem solving classes, to learn together with guidance from staff and receive feedback. = 11 x 2-hour workshops |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
22 Lecture to entire cohort on all course topics |
22 Problem solving classes, to learn together with guidance from staff and receive feedback. |
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Timetable (if known) |
= 11 x 2 lectures/week
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= 11 x 2-hour workshops
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Private Study | 106 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen Written Exam | 2 hours | 1 | 60 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Exam Notes (applying to all assessments) If any continuous assessment component is failed and a resit is required, the mark for the resit examination will subsume the marks for all the continuous assessment components |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 10 x 2 hours | 1 | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Mastering Physics There is no reassessment opportunity, Subsumed by resit exam |
Coursework | 10 x 2 hours | 1 | 30 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Problem Classes There is no reassessment opportunity, Subsumed by resit exam |
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. Explanation of Reading List: |