PH2012 Physics 2B

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

Curricular information may be subject to change

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

10:00 Workshop and lab one afternoon 14:00 - 17:30

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof G A Turnbull

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module covers the subjects of quantum physics, electricity and magnetism and classical waves. It includes lectures on the origin of Schroedinger's equation in quantum mechanics and its solution for simple one-dimensional potentials; an elementary introduction to the electromagnetic field comprising electrostatics, magnetostatics, electromagnetic induction and circuit theory; and lectures on waves and interference.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS PH2011

Assessment pattern

60% 3-hour written exam; 25% laboratory; 15% coursework

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Resit Examination = 60%, combined with existing Class Test = 10%, Laboratory Work = 25%, and online quizzes = 5%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

4 or 5 x 1hr lectures x 11 weeks, 1 hr tutorial x 10 weeks, 2.5-hr laboratory x 10 weeks, 1 hr workshop x 10 weeks

Scheduled learning hours

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

205

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Additional information from school

To be confirmed