Waves and Fields (F3215)
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Waves and Fields
Module F3215
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This module comprises an introduction to oscillations and wave phenomena across physics, such as interference, diffraction, dispersion and the emergence of geometric optics. It moreover explores electromagnetic forces and phenomena and introduces the concepts of the electric and magnetic fields.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of wave phenomena and their mathematical description, and apply to simple settings
Demonstrate knowledge of wave phenomena and their mathematical description, and apply to simple settings
Demonstrate knowledge of electromagnetism and the electromagnetic spectrum and apply to simple settings
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Average of best 2 coursework marks. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 5 | |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 3 | |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 10 | |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 80.00% |
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 | Lecture | 1 hour | 33333333333 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 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.
Prof Sebastian Jaeger
Assess convenor, Convenor
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Dr Fedja Orucevic
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Lily Asquith
Convenor
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