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Department of Physics Programme Catalogue 2022/3


USXX-AKB04: BSc(Hons) Mathematics and Physics with Year long work placement


Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS


Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement


Normal course duration: 4 Years

[Page last updated: 21 April 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 3 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28
Approved exemptions:
None
Coexistent Masters course?:
No
DAPS and exit awards:
USPH-AFB01: BSc (hons) Physics
USMA-AFB15: BSc (hons) Mathematical Sciences
USXX-AKL04: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
USXX-AKC04: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Further DAPs may be available. Please see your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information.
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: Yes; Year 4: Yes
NFAAR version applicable:
NFAAR-UG
Weighting towards final award by stage:
Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 32%
Part 2 Stage 3: 0%
Part 3 Stage 4: 68%

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


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Year 1

Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA10207 Analysis 1 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA10209 Algebra 1A 6 Credits
MA10230 Multivariable calculus and differential equations 6 Credits
PH10052 Properties of matter [WL] 6 Credits
PH10053 Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA10210 Algebra 1B 6 Credits
MA10236 Vectors, vector calculus and mechanics 6 Credits
PH10048 Introduction to quantum physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH10051 Electricity & magnetism [WL] 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
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.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS 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.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH20060 Quantum & atomic physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20067 Thermal physics (WL) 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA20219 Analysis 2B 6 Credits
MA20223 Vector calculus and partial differential equations 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.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS 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.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH20061 Electromagnetism 1 [WL] 6 Credits
PH20063 Condensed matter physics 1 [WL] 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH20040 Professional placement 60 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.

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
PH30096 Industry team project 12 Credits
PH30099 Communicating physics project 12 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
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
MA30044 Mathematical methods 1 6 Credits
MA30087 Optimisation methods of operational research 6 Credits
MA30252 Advanced real analysis 6 Credits
MA30253 Continuum mechanics 6 Credits
MA40254 Differential and geometric analysis 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 taking at least one unit from both Block A and Block B.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Condensed matter physics 2 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits
PH30108 Fluid dynamics in physics & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH30109 Stars and stellar evolution 6 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
MA20221 Modelling and dynamical systems 6 Credits
MA30055 Introduction to topology 6 Credits
MA30059 Mathematical methods 2 6 Credits
MA30062 Analysis of nonlinear ordinary differential equations 6 Credits
MA30128 Project 6 Credits
MA30231 Projective geometry 6 Credits
MA30287 Mathematics of Planet Earth 6 Credits
MA40049 Elasticity 6 Credits
MA40057 Functional analysis 6 Credits
MA40255 Viscous fluid dynamics 6 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
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
PH30077 Electromagnetism 2 6 Credits
PH30078 Magnetism 3 Credits
PH30079 Superconductivity 3 Credits
PH30098 Networks 3 Credits
PH30101 General relativity 6 Credits
PH30110 Computational astrophysics 6 Credits
PH30111 Galaxies and introduction to cosmology 6 Credits
PH40073 Mathematical physics 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.