Department of Physics Programme Catalogue 2016/17 |
USXX-AFB03: BSc(Hons) Mathematics and Physics |
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
Normal programme duration: 3 years |
Possible DAPs for this programme:
- USPH-AFB01: BSc (hons) Physics
- USMA-AFB13: BSc (hons) Mathematics
- 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 is not possible from this programme year.
- 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 |
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 is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% 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 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. |
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] |
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. |
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 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. |
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] |
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. |
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 27 (Section B) ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B) .
- Part 3 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification
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- Students may take no more than 6 credits of optional intermediate level units (e.g. with codes beginning PH2, MA2 etc) during this year of the programme.
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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 3 |
Designated Essential Units: Select 1 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH30036 | Final year project (BSc) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS 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 3 Stage 3 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH20076 | Self-directed learning (M&P) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA30039 | Differential geometry of curves & surfaces | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30041 | Metric spaces | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30044 | Mathematical methods 1 | 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] |
MA40065 | Viscous fluid mechanics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH30024 | Contemporary physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30028 | Condensed matter physics 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30030 | Quantum mechanics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30031 | Simulation techniques | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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] |
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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
ZZ30001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3 |
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. |
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] |
MA30059 | Mathematical methods 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30128 | Project | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30231 | Projective geometry | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA40049 | Elasticity | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH30056 | Computational physics B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30057 | Stellar & galactic astrophysics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30077 | Electromagnetism 2 | 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] |
PH40073 | Mathematical physics | 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] |
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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS 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.
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