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Department of Physics Programme Catalogue 2021/2


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

Normal programme duration: 4 years

[Page last updated: 21 April 2021]

Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • USPH-AFB01: BSc (hons) Physics
  • USMA-AFB15: BSc (hons) Mathematical Sciences
  • 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:



Year 1

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA10207 Analysis 1 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA10209 Algebra 1A 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA10230 Multivariable calculus and differential equations 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
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA10210 Algebra 1B 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA10236 Vectors, vector calculus and mechanics 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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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.


Year 2

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
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
Compulsory Units:
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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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.


Year 3

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
  • Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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.


Year 4

  • 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.

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B) [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B) [pdf].
  • Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units: Select 1 unit 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 4
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: Students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved unit as an alternative to one of the optional units offered in this period
Compulsory Units:
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 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]
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]
MA30252 Advanced real analysis 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA30253 Continuum mechanics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40254 Differential and geometric analysis 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 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]
PH30035 Medical physics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
PH30108 Fluid dynamics in physics & astrophysics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
PH30109 Stars and stellar evolution 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: Students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved unit as an alternative to one of the optional units offered in this period
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list:
Block C: Students must select 24 credits from the combination of Blocks C and D taking at least one unit from both Block C and Block D.
i) MA30059 may not be taken unless MA30044 was taken in Semester 1.
ii) MA40049 may not be taken unless MA30253 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]
MA30059 Mathematical methods 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA30062 Analysis of nonlinear ordinary differential equations 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]
MA40255 Viscous fluid dynamics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40256 Analysis in Hilbert spaces 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 D
Block D: Students must select 24 credits from the combination of Blocks C and D taking at least one unit from both Block C and Block D.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH30032 Laser physics 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]
PH30078 Magnetism 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
PH30079 Superconductivity 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
PH30098 Networks 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
PH30101 General relativity 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
PH30110 Computational astrophysics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
PH30111 Galaxies and introduction to cosmology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
PH40073 Mathematical physics 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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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.