Department of Physics, Programme Catalogue 2012/13 |
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:
|
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:
|
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 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 |
| PH20029 | Thermal 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 |
| Compulsory Units |
| MA20219 | Analysis 2B | 6 Credits |
| 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 |
| Year 3 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
|
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 |
| PH30094 | Planetary physics | 3 Credits |
| PH30098 | Networks | 3 Credits |
| PH30099 | Communicating physics | 6 Credits |
| ZZ30004 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
| Year 4 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
|
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 |
| MA30237 | Group theory | 6 Credits |
| MA40040 | Algebraic topology | 6 Credits |
| MA40042 | Measure theory & integration | 6 Credits |
| MA40043 | Real & abstract analysis | 6 Credits |
| MA40233 | Topics in pure mathematics | 6 Credits |
| MA40238 | Number theory | 6 Credits |
| PH30024 | Contemporary physics | 6 Credits |
| PH30028 | Condensed matter physics 2 | 6 Credits |
| PH30035 | Physics and engineering applied to medicine | 6 Credits |
| PH30096 | Industry team project | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4 |
| Compulsory Units |
| MA40049 | Elasticity | 6 Credits |
| PH40084 | Advanced quantum theory | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list: |
| MA40037 | Galois theory | 6 Credits |
| MA40054 | Representation theory of finite groups | 6 Credits |
| MA40057 | Functional analysis | 6 Credits |
| MA40061 | Nonlinear & optimal control theory | 6 Credits |
| MA40062 | Ordinary differential equations | 6 Credits |
| MA40203 | Theory of partial differential equations | 6 Credits |
| PH40085 | Nanoscience | 6 Credits |
| PH40086 | Photonics | 6 Credits |