MA2DY-Dynamics

Module Provider: Mathematics
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Level: 5
Terms in which taught: Autumn and Summer
Module Convenor: Dr P Glaister
Pre-requisites: MA11B MA11C
Co-requisites: MA24L MA2VC
Modules excluded: MA3DY
Module version for: 2009/0

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:

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	4
Practicals
Other contact (eg study visits)
Total hours	24		2
Number of essays or assignments	2 x summative
Other (eg major seminar paper)	8 x formative

Assessment:
Coursework Two pieces of assessed work
Relative percentage of coursework : 20%

Penalties for late submission
For pieces of work contributing more than 10%: deduction of 10 marks (out of 100) up to one week after the deadline, thereafter a mark of zero.

Examinations
An exam of one and a half hours. This contributes 80% of the overall assessment.

Requirements for a pass
A mark of 40% overall.

Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in August/September only.

Last updated: 23 November 2009