PH1501
Mathematics for Physicists 1A
2017-2018
20
10
SCQF level 7
1
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 7
Semester: 1
Availability restrictions: Available only to those on the Physics and Astronomy (Gateway) Programme and the Physics and Astronomy International Gateway Programme.
Planned timetable:
This module is designed to give physics students a secure base in elementary calculus and other mathematical tools to enable them to access the mathematics modules needed for progression into physics and astronomy degrees. Participants will learn to use this mathematics effectively and efficiently in the context of work in physics. Some of the work is a revision and practice of material that will normally have been seen in the Scottish Higher and some A-Level maths syllabuses. The content is similar to that in MT1001 and will allow students to progress to MT1002 in semester 2.
Pre-requisite(s): Students must have gained entry to Physics and Astronomy (Gateway) or International Gateway Programmes.
Co-requisite(s): You must also take PH1011 and take PH1502
Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take MT1001
Weekly contact: 5 lectures, 1 tutorial and 1 workshop.
Scheduled learning hours: 72
Guided independent study hours: 128
As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework (Class Tests, 20%, Other Coursework,30%) = 50%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 70%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 30%
Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%
Please see also the information in the School’s Handbook for First and Second Level modules available via https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/physics/staff_students/timetables.php. This link also gives access to timetables for such modules.