MA3DY-Dynamics

Module Provider: Mathematics
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Level: H (Honours)
Terms in which taught: Autumn and Summer
Module Convenor: Dr P Glaister
Pre-requisites: MA11B MA11C
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: MA24KMA34K
Module version for: 2008/9

Email: p.glaister@reading.ac.uk

Aims:
To introduce the ideas and methods in the modelling of particle dynamics.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module students are expected to be able to:
• formulate and solve appropriate problems in particle dynamics

Additional outcomes:
At the end of the module students will have made further progress with pattern recognition, becoming more aware of a coherent structure in mathematics, as opposed to isolated problem solving.

Outline content:
The course is devoted to the study of particle dynamics arising from Newton's laws of motion.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures supported by problem sheets

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	20		2
Tutorials/seminars
Practicals
Other contact (eg study visits)
Total hours	20		2
Number of essays or assignments	6
Other (eg major seminar paper)

Assessment:
Coursework
Relative percentage of coursework : 0%
Examinations
An exam of one and a half hours. This contributes 100% of the overall assessment.
Requirements for a pass
A mark of 40% overall.
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in August/September only.