Department of Physics, Programme Catalogue 2011/12 |
USXX-AFM01: MSci (hons) Mathematics and Physics |
Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
Year 1 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Compulsory Units |
MA10207 | Analysis 1 | 12 Credits |
MA10208 | Methods and applications 1 | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Compulsory Units |
MA10209 | Algebra 1A | 6 Credits |
PH10048 | Introduction to quantum physics [WL] | 6 Credits |
PH10052 | Properties of matter [WL] | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Compulsory Units |
MA10210 | Algebra 1B | 6 Credits |
PH10051 | Electricity & magnetism [WL] | 6 Credits |
PH10053 | Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] | 6 Credits |
Year 2 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Compulsory Units |
MA20216 | Algebra 2A | 6 Credits |
MA20218 | Analysis 2A | 6 Credits |
MA20220 | Ordinary differential equations and control | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Units from the following list: BLOCK A |
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 Units from the following list: BLOCK B |
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 |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Compulsory Units |
MA20219 | Analysis 2B | 6 Credits |
MA20223 | Partial differential equations and continuum mechanics | 6 Credits |
PH20018 | Programming skills | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Units from the following list: BLOCK C |
Block C: Students should select either both units in block C or both units in block D. |
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 Units from the following list: BLOCK D |
Block D: Students should select either both units in block C or both units in block D. |
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 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Compulsory Units |
MA30041 | Metric spaces | 6 Credits |
MA40044 | Mathematical methods 1 | 6 Credits |
PH20076 | Self-directed learning | 6 Credits |
PH30031 | Simulation techniques | 6 Credits |
PH30077 | Electromagnetism 2 | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Compulsory Units |
MA40059 | Mathematical methods 2 | 6 Credits |
PH30056 | Computational physics B | 6 Credits |
PH40073 | Mathematical physics | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 12 Credits from the following list: |
NB. Students may not choose both MA20217 and MA20221. |
MA20217 | Algebra 2B | 6 Credits |
MA20221 | Modelling and dynamical systems | 6 Credits |
MA30055 | Introduction to topology | 6 Credits |
MA30056 | Complex analysis | 6 Credits |
MA30231 | Projective geometry | 6 Credits |
PH30032 | Laser physics | 6 Credits |
PH30057 | Stellar & galactic astrophysics | 6 Credits |
PH30078 | Magnetism | 3 Credits |
PH30079 | Superconductivity | 3 Credits |
PH30087 | Fluid dynamics | 3 Credits |
PH30094 | Planetary physics | 3 Credits |
Year 4 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Compulsory Units |
PH40065 | Final year project (MSci) | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Compulsory Units |
MA40065 | Viscous fluid mechanics | 6 Credits |
PH30030 | Quantum mechanics | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list: |
MA30039 | Differential geometry of curves & surfaces | 6 Credits |
MA30046 | Linear control theory | 6 Credits |
MA30087 | Optimisation methods of operational research | 6 Credits |
MA30204 | Algebraic structures | 6 Credits |
MA40040 | Algebraic topology | 6 Credits |
MA40042 | Measure theory & integration | 6 Credits |
MA40043 | Real & abstract analysis | 6 Credits |
MA40048 | Analytical & geometric theory of differential equations | 6 Credits |
PH30028 | Condensed matter physics 2 | 6 Credits |
PH30035 | Physics and engineering applied to medicine | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Compulsory Units |
MA40049 | Linear elasticity | 6 Credits |
PH40084 | Advanced quantum theory | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list: |
MA40057 | Functional analysis | 6 Credits |
MA40061 | Nonlinear & optimal control theory | 6 Credits |
MA40062 | Ordinary differential equations | 6 Credits |
MA40188 | Algebraic curves | 6 Credits |
MA40203 | Theory of partial differential equations | 6 Credits |
PH40085 | Nanoscience | 6 Credits |
PH40086 | Photonics | 6 Credits |