Module Details

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Title MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS PROJECT
Code MATH432
Coordinator Dr R Tatar
Mathematical Sciences
Radu.Tatar@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

To learn research and presentation skills by studying and reporting on an area of theoretical physics.


Learning Outcomes

After completing the essay with suitable guidance, the student should have

·      understood an area of advanced theoretical physics

·      had experience in consulting relevant literature

·      gained expertise in using appropriate mathematics

·      made a critical appraisal of the current state of knowledge of the area

·      learnt how to construct an essay 

·      gained familiarity with a scientific word-processing package such as TeX

·      acquired skills of  oral presentation


Syllabus

1

The co-ordinator arranges for the student to discuss with possible supervisors to find a topic of mutual interest. It should be borne in mind that this module is intended as preparation for the two-unit fourth-year module MATH420, and so the topic for  MATH432 may be chosen to serve as an introduction to that of  MATH420. A decision should be made before the end of the first semester, so that some preliminary reading can be embarked upon during the Christmas vacation.

 During the second semester there are weekly consultations with the supervisor, who suggests specific reading and outlines the relevant material.   Towards the end of the project, the student is given guidance on report writing and oral presentation and instruction in the use of a scientific word-processing package such as TeX.

 Detailed submission requirements are given to st udents in advance.

The student will be required to give a short oral presentation on the results of the project.


Recommended Texts

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List:

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

*PHYS488 is an alternative prerequisite for MATH420 

Co-requisite modules:

 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

MATH420* 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:

Programme:F344 Year:3 Programme:FGH1 Year:3

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
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% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Coursework    Second semester  10      Assessment 1 
Coursework    Second semester  90      Assessment 2 Notes (applying to all assessments) Oral presentation Written essay