Unit information: Core Physics B in 2009/10

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Unit name Core Physics B
Unit code PHYS11200
Credit points 30
Level of study C/4
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Emeritus Professor. Barham
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

Normally A-level Physics and A-level Mathematics

Co-requisites

PHYS11100 and MATH11004

School/department School of Physics
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

Students take elements: Oscillations and Waves (21), Fields (18) and Essential Maths for Physics (24) with associated tutorials. The unit builds on A-level Physics A2 and puts the concepts taught in school on a firm mathematical footing. Students will be brought up to a level of understanding and knowledge that will enable them to continue with studies in these areas in the year 2 Physics programmes.