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Department of Physics, Programme Catalogue 2007/08


USXX-AFM01: MSci (hons) Mathematics and Physics

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
MA10001 Numbers 6 Credits
MA10002 Functions, differentiation & analytic geometry 6 Credits
MA10003 Integration & differential equations 6 Credits
PH10048 Introduction to quantum physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH10052 Properties of matter [WL] 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MA10004 Sets & sequences 6 Credits
MA10005 Matrices & multivariate calculus 6 Credits
MA10006 Vectors & applications 6 Credits
PH10051 Electricity & magnetism [WL] 6 Credits
PH10053 Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
MA20008 Algebra 1 6 Credits
MA20009 Ordinary differential equations & control 6 Credits
MA20010 Vector calculus & partial differential equations 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK A
Students should select either both units in block A or both units in block B.
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20029 Thermal physics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK B
Students should select either both units in block A or both units in block B.
AA00002 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH20060 Quantum & atomic physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20067 Thermal physics (WL) 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MA20012 Algebra 2 6 Credits
MA20013 Mathematical modelling & fluids 6 Credits
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK C
Both units from this block must be chosen if block A was chosen in Semester 1.
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH20014 Electromagnetism 1 6 Credits
PH20017 Condensed matter physics 1 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK D
Both units from this block must be chosen if block B was chosen in Semester 1.
AA00012 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH20061 Electromagnetism 1 [WL] 6 Credits
PH20063 Condensed matter physics 1 [WL] 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
MA20007 Analysis: Real numbers, real sequences & series 6 Credits
MA40044 Mathematical methods 1 6 Credits
PH20076 Self-directed learning 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30077 Electromagnetism 2 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MA20011 Analysis: Real-valued functions of a real variable 6 Credits
MA40059 Mathematical methods 2 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
PH40073 Mathematical physics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
MA30063 Mathematical biology 2 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30032 Laser physics 6 Credits

Year 4 not available in 2007/08