Theoretical Physics (F3217)
Theoretical Physics
Module F3217
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
Introduction to common methods of theoretical physics, focussing on classical mechanics but including relativity and some electrodynamics, in particular the covariant formulation. Introduces and applies relevant mathematical concepts, such as Lagrangians, least-action principle, four-vectors and tensors.
Pre-Requisite
Pre-requisites:
Level 4: (F3201) Maths Methods 1 [T1] ; (F3202) Maths Methods 2 [T2].
Level 5: (F3204) Electrodynamics [T1] ; (F3205) Maths Methods 3 [T1]
Module learning outcomes
Ability to state and explain key concepts of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics, and relativistic mechanics and electrodynamics.
Ability to solve basic problems in analytical mechanics.
Ability to use four-vectors and tensors to solve basic problems in special relativity and electrodynamics.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Average of best 2 coursework marks. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 4 | |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 11 | |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 7 | |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Class | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Fedja Orucevic
Convenor
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Dr Jonas Lindert
Assess convenor, Convenor
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