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Department of Physics, Programme Catalogue 2011/12

USXX-AFB03: BSc (hons) Mathematics and Physics

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

Mode of attendance: Full-time
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Year 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • This programme year does not have a DAP.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.


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

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • This programme year does not have a DAP.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 19 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 20 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.


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 between 0 and 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 between 0 and 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 between 0 and 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 between 0 and 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

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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 3
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Units from the following list:
Students must select either PH30036 for the whole academic year or select PH30055 in Semester 1 and one from MA30128 and PH30056 in Semester 2.
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH30036 Final year project (BSc) 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3
Compulsory Units
PH20076 Self-directed learning 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 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.
MA30039 Differential geometry of curves & surfaces 6 Credits
MA30041 Metric spaces 6 Credits
MA30044 Mathematical methods 1 6 Credits
MA30046 Linear control theory 6 Credits
MA30087 Optimisation methods of operational research 6 Credits
MA40065 Viscous fluid mechanics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 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.
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Condensed matter physics 2 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30035 Physics and engineering applied to medicine 6 Credits
PH30077 Electromagnetism 2 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 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.
AA00003 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Units from the following list:
Students must select either PH30036 for the whole academic year or select PH30055 in Semester 1 and one from MA30128 and PH30056 in Semester 2.
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 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.
MA20217 Algebra 2B 6 Credits
MA20221 Modelling and dynamical systems 6 Credits
MA30055 Introduction to topology 6 Credits
MA30056 Complex analysis 6 Credits
MA30059 Mathematical methods 2 6 Credits
MA30231 Projective geometry 6 Credits
MA40049 Linear elasticity 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 6 and 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) PH40073 may not be taken unless PH30077 was taken in Semester 1.
PH30032 Laser physics 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
PH30078 Magnetism 3 Credits
PH30079 Superconductivity 3 Credits
PH30087 Fluid dynamics 3 Credits
PH30094 Planetary physics 3 Credits
PH40073 Mathematical physics 6 Credits
PH40085 Nanoscience 6 Credits
PH40086 Photonics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 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.
AA00012 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Units from the following list:
Students must select either PH30036 for the whole academic year or select PH30055 in Semester 1 and one from MA30128 and PH30056 in Semester 2.
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
MA30128 Project 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2011/12 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2012/13 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2011/12.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be 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.