Courses / Module

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

• explain the need for Einstein's two postulates
• perform calculations using four-vectors in Minkowski space
• calculate time dilation, length contraction effects and explain the twin paradox
• formulate relativistic kinematics and carry out standard computations
• appreciate the experimental validity of special and general relativity

• 24 lecture hours and 8 tutorial hours

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	24
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	11
Planned learning activities	15
Independent student activities	75
Total	125

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		20%
University scheduled written examination	On-campus	80%	120 minutes
Other		0%
Total		100%	120 minutes

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes, On-campus

Click on the link to open the Timetable for Module [MP352]. Venue locations can be found here.