| Module Code | CS7GV2 |
| Module Name | Mathematics of Light and Sound |
| ECTS Weighting [1] | 5 ECTS |
| Semester Taught | Semester 1 |
| Module Coordinator/s | Fergal Shevlin |
Module Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Understand the mathematics required for analysis and simulation of wave phenomena including electromagnetism;
- Understand the mathematics required for analysis and simulation of non-rigid body motion of mechanical structures.
Module Content
- Wave equation and its solution;
- Maxwell´s equations;
- Fourier transform and analysis;
- Vibration;
- Mass-spring-damper systems;
- Numerical methods;
- Simulation software.
Each year there may be more emphasis on some of these topics than others.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures followed by suggested reading and programming using simulation software.
Assessment Details
| Assessment Component | Brief Description | Learning Outcomes Addressed | % of Total | Week Set | Week Due |
| Examination | In-Person Exam (2 hours) | LO1, LO2 | 100% | N/A | N/A |
Reassessment Details
In-person examination, 2 hours, 100%.
Contact Hours and Indicative Student Workload
| Contact Hours (scheduled hours per student over full module), broken down by: | 22 hours |
| Lecture | 22 hours |
| Independent Study (outside scheduled contact hours), broken down by: | 99 hours |
| Review of lecture material and related reading (including exam-related preparation) | 44 hours |
| Completion of suggested practical work (including exam-related preparation) | 55 hours |
| Total Hours | 121 hours |
Recommended Reading List
Articles will be suggested every week.
Module Pre-requisites
Prerequisite modules: Any undergraduate-level mathematics-related module including some calculus.
Other/alternative non-module prerequisites: Some computer programming experience.
Module Co-requisites
N/A
Module Website
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