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Programmes in Natural Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2011/12

UXXX-AKB02: BSc (hons) Natural Sciences with Industrial Placement

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES

Mode of attendance: Thick Sandwich
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Year 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • This programme year does not have a DAP.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.


Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 48 Credits from the following list:
  • A maximum of 24 credits of Chemistry units can be taken.
  • Students taking PA10238 must also take PA10237.
CH10134 Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table for Natural Sciences 12 Credits
CH10136 Fundamentals of organic chemistry for Natural Sciences 12 Credits
CH10138 From molecules to materials for natural scientists 12 Credits
PA10237 Introduction to chemical biology and pharmacology 12 Credits
PA10238 Physiology 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Units from the following list:
PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
MA10103 Foundation mathematics 1 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 24 Credits from the following list:
  • Students taking a single Physics block should take:
    • PH10001 instead of PH10048;
    • PH10002 instead of PH10052.
  • Students taking either Physics unit must also take PH10007.
  • Students taking BB10012 must also take either BB10005 or PA10237.
  • Students taking MA10211 must also take PH10007.
BB10005 Cell biology 6 Credits
BB10012 Ecology & evolution 1 6 Credits
MA10211 Probability & statistics 1A 6 Credits
PH10048 Introduction to quantum physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH10052 Properties of matter [WL] 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Units from the following list:
  • Students taking year-long unit PS10086 may not take a unit from this list.
ED10001 Exploring effective learning 6 Credits
FL10273 Approved 6 credit language option (Foreign Languages Centre) 6 Credits
MN10071 Organisational behaviour 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
MA10104 Foundation mathematics 2 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 24 Credits from the following list:
  • Students taking a single Physics block should take:
    • PH10006 instead of PH10051;
    • PH10005 instead of PH10053.
  • Students taking either Physics unit must also take PH10008.
  • Students taking BB10205 must also take either BB10006 or PA10237.
  • Students taking MA10212 must also take PH10008.
BB10006 Cell & molecular biology 6 Credits
BB10205 Ecology & evolution 2 6 Credits
MA10212 Probability & statistics 1B 6 Credits
PH10051 Electricity & magnetism [WL] 6 Credits
PH10053 Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Units from the following list:
  • Students taking year-long unit PS10086 may not take a unit from this list.
ED10002 Learning: Theory & context 6 Credits
FL10274 Approved 6 credit language option (Foreign Languages Centre) 6 Credits
MN10248 Introduction to business accounting 6 Credits

Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • This programme year does not have a DAP.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 19 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 20 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Units from the following list:
  • A maximum of 24 credits of Chemistry units may be taken.
CH20148 Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity for natural scientists 12 Credits
CH20150 Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy for natural scientists 12 Credits
CH20152 Principles of physical chemistry for natural scientists 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Optional Units: Select between 12 and 30 Credits from the following list:
  • Students taking a single Physics block should take:
    • PH20013 instead of PH20060;
    • PH20029 instead of PH20067.
  • Students taking either Physics unit must also take PH20019.
  • Students taking PA20016 must also take PA20291 and PA20292.
  • Students who took PH10007 and PH10008 in Year 1 may not take MA20201.
  • Students taking MA20201 must also take BB20040 and BB20110.
BB20040 Concepts in evolution 6 Credits
BB20110 DNA (making, breaking & disease) [for Natural Scientists] 6 Credits
MA20201 Modelling the dynamics of life 1 6 Credits
MA20226 Statistics 2A 6 Credits
PA20016 Cardiovascular, renal and peripheral nervous system pharmacology 6 Credits
PA20291 Introduction to practical pharmacology for natural scientists 3 Credits
PA20292 Immunology & receptor signalling 3 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20060 Quantum & atomic physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20067 Thermal physics (WL) 6 Credits
XX20085 Earth as an ecosystem 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Units from the following list:
ED20003 Education in society 6 Credits
FL20275 Approved 6 credit language option (Foreign Languages Centre) 6 Credits
MN20072 Managing human resources 6 Credits
PS20108 Cognitive psychology 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Optional Units: Select between 12 and 30 Credits from the following list:
  • Students taking a single Physics block should take:
    • PH20014 instead of PH20061;
    • PH20017 instead of PH20063.
  • Students taking either Physics unit must also take PH20020.
  • Students taking BB20041 may not also take BB20173 (and vice versa).
  • Students taking PA20023 must also take PA20293.
  • Students taking MA20202 must also take BB10007 and BB20041.
BB10007 Genetics 6 Credits
BB20041 Field course 6 Credits
BB20173 Behaviour & ecology 6 Credits
MA20202 Modelling the dynamics of life 2 6 Credits
MA20227 Statistics 2B 6 Credits
PA20023 Pharmacology of the central nervous system 6 Credits
PA20293 Gene transcription & DNA 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20061 Electromagnetism 1 [WL] 6 Credits
PH20063 Condensed matter physics 1 [WL] 6 Credits
XX20001 Renewable energy 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Units from the following list:
ED20126 Educational psychology 6 Credits
FL20276 Approved 6 credit language option (Foreign Languages Centre) 6 Credits
MN20073 Marketing 6 Credits
PS20106 Biological psychology 6 Credits

Year 3

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Placement Type: Standard.
  • This programme year has a DAP.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 19 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 20 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units
XX20109 Industrial placement/ training 60 Credits

Year 4

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • This programme year does not have a DAP.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.

Students must take a project or dissertation unit during year 3 of this programme.

Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Units from the following list:
  • Students must take either a unit from this list or take BB30163 in Semester 1 or Semester 2.
CH30132 Chemistry research project (Natural Sciences) 12 Credits
PA30222 Pharmacology dissertation for Natural Sciences 12 Credits
PH30036 Final year project (BSc) 12 Credits
XX30177 Environmental sciences dissertation 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Units from the following list:
  • Students taking PA30266 must also take 6 credits of Pharmacology units per semester.
PA30266 Pharmacology of infection & immunity 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select between 12 and 24 Credits from the following list:
  • A maximum of 12 credits of Chemistry units may be taken.
  • Students taking any of the Pharmacology units must also take PA30266.
  • Students taking PA30142 must also take PA40214 and vice versa.
  • Students taking PS30014 may not also take PS30115 (and vice versa).
BB30072 Biology as a world view 6 Credits
BB30167 Genomes 6 Credits
CE30145 Environmental management 6 Credits
CE40129 Legislation & waste management 6 Credits
CH30127 Topics in inorganic chemistry 6 Credits
CH30128 Topics in organic chemistry 6 Credits
CH30129 Topics in physical chemistry 6 Credits
MA20220 Ordinary differential equations and control 6 Credits
MA30047 Mathematical biology 1 6 Credits
MA30086 Medical statistics 6 Credits
MA40092 Classical statistical inference 6 Credits
PA30142 Molecular applications in pharmacology 3 Credits
PA30251 Advanced topics, trends and technologies in pharmacology 6 Credits
PA40214 Recent advances in drug discovery 3 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30077 Electromagnetism 2 6 Credits
PS30014 History of psychology 6 Credits
PS30115 Contemporary educational psychology 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 12 Credits from the following list:
  • Students must either take this unit (in Semester 1 or Semester 2) or take a year-long project unit (CH30132/PA30222/PH30036/XX30177).
BB30163 Final year project B 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Units from the following list:
ED30005 Science education in practice 6 Credits
FL30277 Approved 6 credit language option (Foreign Languages Centre) 6 Credits
MN20074 Business information systems 6 Credits
PS30101 Psychology of pain 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select between 12 and 24 Credits from the following list:
  • A maximum of 12 credits of Chemistry units may be taken.
  • Students taking CH30064 must also take CH30163.
  • Students taking CH30036 must also take CH30065.
  • Students taking CH30033 must also take CH30038.
  • Students taking BB30131 may not also take BB30132 (and vice versa).
  • Students taking PA30148 may not also take PA30252 (and vice versa).
  • Students taking any of the Pharmacology units must also take PA30266.
BB30131 Evolution in deep time 6 Credits
BB30132 Sexual conflict 6 Credits
BB30169 Concepts in systems biology 6 Credits
CH30033 Electrochemistry and surfaces 3 Credits
CH30036 Biopolymers 3 Credits
CH30038 Neutron scattering for chemists 3 Credits
CH30064 Supramolecular chemistry 3 Credits
CH30065 Biosynthesis & biotransformations 3 Credits
CH30163 Advanced f-block chemistry 3 Credits
MA30063 Mathematical biology 2 6 Credits
MA30085 Time series 6 Credits
MA40189 Topics in Bayesian statistics 6 Credits
PA30148 Central nervous system pharmacology 6 Credits
PA30252 Stem cell biology 6 Credits
PH30025 Mathematical methods 6 Credits
PH30032 Laser physics 6 Credits
PH30078 Magnetism 3 Credits
PH30079 Superconductivity 3 Credits
PS30113 Developmental disorders 6 Credits
XX30172 State of the planet 6 Credits
XX30191 Energy and environment 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 12 Credits from the following list:
  • Students must either take this unit (in Semester 1 or Semester 2) or take a year-long project unit (CH30132/PA30222/PH30036/XX30177).
BB30163 Final year project B 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Units from the following list:
ED30006 Issues in science education 6 Credits
FL30278 Approved 6 credit language option (Foreign Languages Centre) 6 Credits
MN30076 Business strategy 6 Credits
PS30083 Stress, immunity & health 6 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2011/12 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2012/13 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2011/12.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.