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PH2111 Physics 2A for Chemistry/Physics

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

This module is only available to MSci Chemistry and Physics students that have completed the specified level 1000 modules : PH1011, PH1012, MT1002, (CH1401 and CH1402) OR CH1202.

Planned timetable

Lectures: Mon - Fri 10am

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof G A Turnbull

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Prof Graham Turnbull; Prof Stephen Lee; Dr Helen Cammack; Dr Lucy Hadfield; Dr Pavlos Manousiadis

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module covers mechanics, special relativity, oscillations, and thermal physics. It is suitable for students enrolled in the MSci Chemistry and Physics programme who have completed the specified first-year modules in physics, chemistry, and mathematics. The curriculum includes forces, dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, Einstein鈥檚 special theory of relativity, and harmonic motion (free, forced, and damped oscillations). The thermal physics section of the module covers the laws of thermodynamics, the ideal gas law, and heat capacity.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST ( PASS CH1202 OR PASS CH1402 ) AND PASS PH1011 AND PASS PH1012 AND PASS MT1002

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE PH2011

Co-requisites

YOU MUST ALSO TAKE CH2501

Assessment pattern

Exam = 80%, Coursework = 20%

Re-assessment

Exam = 80%, Coursework = 20%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3-5 x 1-hr lectures (10 weeks), 1 x 1-hr tutorial (10 weeks), 1 x 1-hr workshop (8 weeks)

Intended learning outcomes

  • Understand and apply core physical principles across mechanics, oscillations, special relativity and thermal physics, recognising how fundamental laws underpin the various concepts and equations used in these topics.
  • Solve a range of physics problems by identifying relevant physical concepts, visualising situations, formulating a physical model, and using appropriate mathematical methods to obtain a solution.
  • Use vectors and differential and integral calculus in physics problems with confidence, including understanding when vector or scalar approaches are most appropriate, working in different coordinate systems, and solving equations of motion.
  • Apply key ideas in mechanics, oscillations and special relativity, including forces and energy, deriving and interpreting equations of motion, and using the postulates of special relativity and Lorentz transformations to describe relativistic effects.
  • Apply fundamental concepts in thermal physics, including the laws of thermodynamics, heat and work, ideal鈥慻as laws and heat capacity.

Additional information from school

For guidance on AS and PH modules please consult the School Handbook at /physics-astronomy/students/ug/timetables-handbooks/