Department of Physics Programme Catalogue 2016/17 |
USXX-AAM01: MSci(Hons) Mathematics and Physics with Study year abroad |
Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE
IN MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS |
Mode of attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad |
Normal programme duration: 5 years |
Possible DAPs for this programme:
- USXX-AFM01: MSci (hons) Mathematics and Physics
- USXX-AAB04: BSc (hons) Mathematics and Physics with Study Year Abroad
- Further DAPs may be available. Please see your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information.
Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required. | |
Possible exit awards for this programme: |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 15 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 16 .
- Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA10207 | Analysis 1 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA10209 | Algebra 1A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA10230 | Methods and applications 1A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH10052 | Properties of matter [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH10053 | Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA10210 | Algebra 1B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA10236 | Methods and applications 1B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH10048 | Introduction to quantum physics [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH10051 | Electricity & magnetism [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is 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.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 .
- Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 16% towards the final award classification
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Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA20216 | Algebra 2A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA20218 | Analysis 2A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA20220 | Ordinary differential equations and control | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list: BLOCK A OR... |
Block A. Students should select either both units in block A or both units in block B. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH20013 | Quantum & atomic physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH20029 | Thermal physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Select 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH20060 | Quantum & atomic physics [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH20067 | Thermal physics (WL) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA20219 | Analysis 2B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA20223 | Vector calculus and partial differential equations | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH20018 | Programming skills | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list: BLOCK C OR... |
Block C: Students should select either both units in block C or both units in block D. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH20014 | Electromagnetism 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH20017 | Condensed matter physics 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Select 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH20061 | Electromagnetism 1 [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH20063 | Condensed matter physics 1 [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is 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.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 15 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 16 .
- Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH20042 | Study year abroad | 60 credits [equivalent to 120 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is 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.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
|
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- This is the penultimate stage of the programme.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 .
- Part 2 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 34% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 4 |
Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
Students must select either:- PH30096 or PH30099 for the whole academic year, or
- 6 credits from Block A in S1, plus 6 credits from Block B in S2.
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Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH30096 | Industry team project | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
PH30099 | Communicating physics project | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 4 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA30041 | Metric spaces | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA40044 | Mathematical methods 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH20076 | Self-directed learning (M&P) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30031 | Simulation techniques | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 6 credits from the following list: BLOCK A |
Students must select either:- PH30096 or PH30099 for the whole academic year, or
- 6 credits from Block A in S1, plus 6 credits from Block B in S2.
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Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH30032 | Laser physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30035 | Medical physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30055 | Computational physics A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30101 | General relativity | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
ZZ30001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 4 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA40059 | Mathematical methods 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30056 | Computational physics B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30077 | Electromagnetism 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH40073 | Mathematical physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 6 credits from the following list: BLOCK B |
Students must select either:- PH30096 or PH30099 for the whole academic year, or
- 6 credits from Block A in S1, plus 6 credits from Block B in S2.
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Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA20217 | Algebra 2B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA20221 | Modelling and dynamical systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30055 | Introduction to topology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30056 | Complex analysis | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30231 | Projective geometry | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30057 | Stellar & galactic astrophysics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30078 | Magnetism | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
PH30079 | Superconductivity | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
PH30094 | Planetary physics | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
PH30098 | Networks | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
ZZ30004 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is 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.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
|
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section A) ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section A) .
- Part 3 Stage 5 of this programme contributes 50% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 5 |
Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH40065 | Final year project (MSci) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 5 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA40065 | Viscous fluid mechanics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30030 | Quantum mechanics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA30039 | Differential geometry of curves & surfaces | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30046 | Linear control theory | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30087 | Optimisation methods of operational research | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30237 | Group theory | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA40040 | Algebraic topology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA40042 | Measure theory & integration | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA40043 | Real & abstract analysis | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA40233 | Topics in pure mathematics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30024 | Contemporary physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30028 | Condensed matter physics 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
ZZ40001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 5 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA40049 | Elasticity | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH40084 | Advanced quantum theory | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA30061 | Optimal control | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA40037 | Galois theory | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA40057 | Functional analysis | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA40062 | Ordinary differential equations | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA40203 | Theory of partial differential equations | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH40085 | Nanoscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH40086 | Photonics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is 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.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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