Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Dynamics and Relativity | ||
Code | PHYS101 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor TG Shears Physics Tara.Shears@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To introduce the fundamental concepts and principles of classical mechanics at an elementary level. To introduce the postulates of Special Relativity and apply the Lorentz transformations. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the laws of classical mechanics and Special Relativity. |
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(LO2) Understand physical quantities with magnitudes, directions (where applicable), units and uncertainties. |
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(LO3) Apply the laws of mechanics to statics, linear motion, motion in a plane, rotational motion, and gravitation. |
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(LO4) Apply the laws of relativity to linear motion. |
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(LO5) Develop a knowledge and understanding of the analysis of non-relativistic linear and rotational motion and of relativistic linear motion. |
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(LO6) Develop a knowledge and understanding of the non-relativistic analysis of orbits and gravity. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills. |
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(S2) Analytic skills applied to situations involving mechanical systems. |
Syllabus |
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Introduction: Force, Newton’s Laws Introduction and historical context of special relativity. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lectures delivered online Teaching Method 2 - Classwork |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
12 24 |
36 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 114 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Examination There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 150 minutes | 70 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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5 problem sets covering special relativity Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 2hours x5 (total 10 | 15 | ||||
5 Problem Sets covering Newtonian Mechanics Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1 | 2hours x5 (10 hours | 15 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |