UFTPHYS010: BSc (hons): Physics with Communications Technology with Year Abroad


Year 1, Semester 1

Mode of Attendance: Full period in University

Mandatory Units

PHYS0001Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PHYS0002Properties of matter 6 Credits
PHYS0003Introduction to electronics 6 Credits
PHYS0007Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PHYS0011Laboratory & information skills - 1A 6 Credits


Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory Units

PHYS0004Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PHYS0005Mechanics & waves 6 Credits
PHYS0006Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PHYS0008Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
PHYS0012Laboratory & information skills - 1B 6 Credits


Year 2, Semester 1

Mode of Attendance: Full period in University

Mandatory Units

PHYS0013Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PHYS0014Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PHYS0015Electronics 6 Credits
PHYS0019Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PHYS0021Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits


Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory Units

PHYS0016Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PHYS0017Introduction to solid state physics 6 Credits
PHYS0020Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PHYS0022Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits

Optional Units

Select 1 unit from the following list:

PHYS0018Programming skills 6 Credits
An approved unit6 Credits


Year 3, Academic Year

Mode of Attendance: Study abroad (programme designed)

Mandatory Units

PHYS0042BSc year abroad 60 Credits


Year 4, Semester 1

Mode of Attendance: Full period in University

Mandatory Units

PHYS0026Semiconductor physics & technology 6 Credits
PHYS0027Signals & measurement systems 6 Credits
PHYS0036Final year project - A 6 Credits
PHYS0044Introduction to solid state physics & electromagnetism 6 Credits

Optional Units

Select 1 unit from the following list:

MANG0069Introduction to accounting & finance (service unit) 5 Credits
MANG0070Business economics (service unit) 5 Credits
MANG0073Marketing (service unit) 5 Credits
MANG0076Business policy (service unit) 5 Credits
PHYS0024Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PHYS0034Complex states of matter 6 Credits


Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory Units

ELEC0017Communication principles 6 Credits
PHYS0029Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PHYS0032Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PHYS0033Advanced electronic devices 6 Credits
PHYS0037Final year project - B 6 Credits

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Programme / Unit Catalogue 1997/98