Maths & Physics - SPX1012

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

Tutorial sessions will provide formative experience of exam-style questions. Formative tests will be conducted several weeks prior to the first summative mid-module test.

In-Class Test

Assessment 2: In-Class Test

A comprehensive maths test during term 2 will count 25% of the overall module.

Exam

Assessment 1: Exam

A comprehensive physics exam will be given in the exam period in the summer term, which will count 25% of the overall module.

Assessment 3: In-Class Test

In-Class Test 1. Continuous assessment coursework counts 30% of the module and is comprised of three equally weighted subcomponents. Two in-class tests will be given midway through the year on the lecture material to date.  These will each count 10% of overall assessment.  A further 10% will be awarded for completion of online quizzes distributed throughout the year, some of which will be linked to tutorial participation - specific detail is available in the module handbook.

Assessment 4: In-Class Test

Assessment 5: In-Class Test

Online quizzes. 18 maths quizzes of ~12 min each given weekly. 9 physics quizzes of ~24 min each given fortnightly.

In-Class Test 

Assessment 6: Project Work

The total mark for laboratory work and data analysis will contribute 20% to the overall assessment of the module. Students will be required to conduct laboratory analysis throughout the year.  The experiments on which these are based may be carried out in pairs or possibly larger groups, but the analyses are to be the work of individual students.  Expectations of student sophistication will increase as the year progresses. Specific detail is available in the module handbook.

Project Work

<p>The module will introduce students to some of the basic concepts of science, mainly mathematical and physical concepts. The module will be delivered by a combination of lectures, self-paced online videos, tutorials, practicals and online quizzes. The tutorials and quizzes will reinforce the lecture and video content, and the practicals will develop data analysis and experimental skills.</p>

School of Applied Sciences

<p><a href="https://library.hud.ac.uk/readinglists/SPX1012">https://library.hud.ac.uk/readinglists/SPX1012</a></p>

Chemical Sciences

SPX1012 - Maths & Physics

Maths & Physics

have an understanding of the basic principles of mechanics, optics, wave motion, and electricity.

perform arithmetical operations with a calculator.

have an understanding of concepts of experimental uncertainties.

be able to carry out basic numerical and algebraic manipulations in the areas of mechanics, electricity, optics and wave theory.

demonstrate core competencies in algebraic and numerical problem solving.

apply appropriate techniques to solve mathematical and scientific problems.

understand simple mathematical functions.

plot graphs of simple algebraic functions.

gain knowledge of the units and how to use them in the SI.

be able to report on experimental work in a scientific manner.

be able to present and interpret data in a scientific and logical way.