Department of Physics, Programme Catalogue 2012/13 |
USXX-AAB04: BSc (hons) Mathematics and Physics with Study Year Abroad |
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS |
Mode of attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad |
 NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- This programme year does not have a DAP.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11
 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 . - Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1 |
| MA10208 | Methods and applications 1 | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
| PH10048 | Introduction to quantum physics [WL] | 6 Credits |
| PH10052 | Properties of matter [WL] | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1 |
| PH10051 | Electricity & magnetism [WL] | 6 Credits |
| PH10053 | Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] | 6 Credits |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- This programme year does not have a DAP.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 19 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 20 .
- Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification
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Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
| MA20220 | Ordinary differential equations and control | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 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 |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 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 |
| MA20223 | Partial differential equations and continuum mechanics | 6 Credits |
| PH20018 | Programming skills | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 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 a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 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 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Placement Type: Standard.
- This programme year does not have a DAP.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 19 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 20 .
- Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- This programme year has a DAP.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 .
- Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4 |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 Units from the following list: |
Students must select either
(i) PH30036 for the whole academic year or
(ii) select PH30055 or PH30096 in Semester 1 AND one from MA30128, PH30056 and PH30099 in Semester 2. |
| AA00021 | Choose nothing from this list of options | 0 Credits |
| PH30036 | Final year project (BSc) | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4 |
| PH20076 | Self-directed learning | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 Units from the following list: BLOCK A |
| Block A. Students must select 3 units from the combination of Blocks A, B and C taking at least one unit from both Block A and Block B. |
| MA30039 | Differential geometry of curves & surfaces | 6 Credits |
| MA30044 | Mathematical methods 1 | 6 Credits |
| MA30046 | Linear control theory | 6 Credits |
| MA30087 | Optimisation methods of operational research | 6 Credits |
| MA40065 | Viscous fluid mechanics | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 Units from the following list: BLOCK B |
| Block B. Students must select 3 units from the combination of Blocks A, B and C taking at least one unit from both Block A and Block B. |
| PH30024 | Contemporary physics | 6 Credits |
| PH30028 | Condensed matter physics 2 | 6 Credits |
| PH30030 | Quantum mechanics | 6 Credits |
| PH30031 | Simulation techniques | 6 Credits |
| PH30035 | Physics and engineering applied to medicine | 6 Credits |
| PH30077 | Electromagnetism 2 | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 Units from the following list: |
Students must select either
(i) PH30036 for the whole academic year or
(ii) select PH30055 or PH30096 in Semester 1 AND one from MA30128, PH30056 and PH30099 in Semester 2. |
| AA00001 | Choose nothing from this list of options |
0 Credits |
| PH30055 | Computational physics A | 6 Credits |
| PH30096 | Industry team project | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 Units from the following list: BLOCK C |
| Block C. Students must select 3 units from the combination of Blocks A, B and C taking at least one unit from both Block A and Block B. |
| AA00003 | Choose nothing from this list of options | 0 Credits |
| ZZ30001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4 |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 Units from the following list: BLOCK D |
Block D. Students must select 24 credits from the combination of Blocks D, E and F taking at least one unit from both Block D and Block E.
i) MA30059 may not be taken unless MA30044 was taken in Semester 1.
ii) MA40049 may not be taken unless MA40065 was taken in Semester 1.
iii)Students may not choose both MA20217 and MA20221. |
| MA20221 | Modelling and dynamical systems | 6 Credits |
| MA30055 | Introduction to topology | 6 Credits |
| MA30059 | Mathematical methods 2 | 6 Credits |
| MA30231 | Projective geometry | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 18 Credits from the following list: BLOCK E |
Block E. Students must select 24 credits from the combination of Blocks D, E and F taking at least one unit from both Block D and Block E.
(i) PH40085 may not be taken unless PH30030 was taken in Semester 1.
(ii) PH40086 may not be taken unless both PH30030 and PH30077 were taken in Semester 1. |
| PH30057 | Stellar & galactic astrophysics | 6 Credits |
| PH30079 | Superconductivity | 3 Credits |
| PH30094 | Planetary physics | 3 Credits |
| PH40073 | Mathematical physics | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 Units from the following list: |
Students must select either
(i) PH30036 for the whole academic year or
(ii) select PH30055 or PH30096 in Semester 1 AND one from MA30128, PH30056 and PH30099 in Semester 2. |
| AA00011 | Choose nothing from this list of options | 0 Credits |
| PH30056 | Computational physics B | 6 Credits |
| PH30099 | Communicating physics | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 Units from the following list: BLOCK F |
| Block F. Students must select 24 credits from the combination of Blocks D, E and F taking at least one unit from both Block D and Block E. |
| AA00012 | Choose nothing from this list of options | 0 Credits |
| ZZ30004 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
Year 1