Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Describe the fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism.
• Discuss the techniques required to analyze simple electric circuits.
• Analyze the behaviour of sound and light in various physical situations using the theory of vibrations and waves.
• Describe the operation of a variety of optical instruments using geometrical optics.
• Apply wave-particle duality to the study of a range of physical phenomena at the atomic and sub-atomic level.
• Contrast the classical and quantum mechanical pictures of the atom/nucleus particularly in regard to atomic hydrogen and nuclear decay.
• Solve simple numerical problems relevant to fundamental electricity & magnetism, optics & waves and modern physics.
• Carry out relevant laboratory experiments to demonstrate and test physical principles and report the results.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	36
Labs / Practicals	16
Tutorials	10
Planned learning activities	0
Independent student activities	100
Total	162

• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Marked written assignments, multiple choice tests and laboratory assessment.

Assessment type	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment	30%
University scheduled written examination	70%	120 minutes
Other	0%
Total	100%	120 minutes

• Pass standard: 40%
• Continuous assessment (to include laboratories and assignments) is a required component of this module. It must be passed separately from the end-of-term examination, to pass the module.
• Penalties: Late submissions not accepted.

• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes

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