View Specification DocumentMathematical Methods 2 PHYS4012
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Physics and Astronomy
- Credits: 10
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Semester 1
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
To provide students with an opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles and applications of Mathematical Methods 2, and their relevance to current developments in physics.
Timetable
20 lectures, typically 2 lectures per week
Requirements of Entry
This course is normally only open to students who meet the requirements for entry, or progression, for a degree programme which includes Mathematical Methods 2 as an elective or compulsory course.
Mathematical Methods 2 is a compulsory course for the following degree programmes:
MSci Physics, MSci Theoretical Physics, MSci Combined Physics, MSci Physics with Astrophysics, MSci Chemical Physics
Mathematical Methods 2 is an elective course for the following degree programmes:
BSc (Honours) Physics, BSc (Honours) Combined Physics, BSc (Honours) Chemical Physics, BSc (Honours) Physics with Astrophysics, BSc (Designated) Physics, BSc (Designated) Combined Physics, BSc (Designated) Physics with Astrophysics
Mathematical Methods 2 is a prohibited course for the following degree programmes:
MSci Chemical Physics with Work Placement
Also, students must normally have attended previously, and been examined in, the following pre-requisite courses:
Mathematical Methods 1
Excluded Courses
None
Assessment
Examination (100%)
Main Assessment In: April/May
Course Aims
To provide students with an opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles and applications of Mathematical Methods, and their relevance to current developments in physics.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge and broad understanding of Mathematical Methods. They should be able to describe and analyse quantitatively processes, relationships and techniques relevant to the topics included in the course outline, applying these ideas and techniques to solve general classes of problems which may include straightforward unseen elements. They should be able to write down and, where appropriate, either prove or explain the underlying basis of the mathematic principles relevant to the course topics, discussing their applications and appreciating their relation to the topics of other courses taken.