Programme & Unit Catalogues - University of Bath

Department of Physics Programme Catalogue 2014/15

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

Possible DAPs for this programme:

To be confirmed

Possible exit awards for this programme:

USXX-AAL04: Diploma of Higher Education
USXX-AAC04: Certificate of Higher Education

Year 1

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations (NB. NFAAR-UG assessment regulations are changing for 2014/15):

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

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

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations (NB. NFAAR-UG assessment regulations are changing for 2014/15):

Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
Main assessment regulations: Appendix 19 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 20 .
Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

PH20061

Electromagnetism 1 [WL]

6 Credits

PH20063

Condensed matter physics 1 [WL]

6 Credits

Year 3

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations (NB. NFAAR-UG assessment regulations are changing for 2014/15):

Placement Type: Standard.
Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
Main assessment regulations: Appendix 19 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 20 .
Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:

PH20042

Study year abroad

60 Credits

Year 4

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations (NB. NFAAR-UG assessment regulations are changing for 2014/15):

Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 .
Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification

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

Optional Units: Select 1 units from the following list:

PH30036

Final year project (BSc)

12 Credits

PH30096

Industry team project

12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4

Compulsory Units:

PH20076

Self-directed learning

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 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 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.

PH30024

Contemporary physics

6 Credits

PH30028

Condensed matter physics 2

6 Credits

PH30030

Quantum mechanics

6 Credits

PH30031

Simulation techniques

6 Credits

PH30032

Laser physics

6 Credits

PH30055

Computational physics A

6 Credits

PH30101

General relativity

6 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.

ZZ30001

Director of Studies approved unit

6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4

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.

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

MA30128

Project

6 Credits

MA30231

Projective geometry

6 Credits

MA40049

Elasticity

6 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.

PH30035

Medical physics

6 Credits

PH30056

Computational physics B

6 Credits

PH30057

Stellar & galactic astrophysics

6 Credits

PH30077

Electromagnetism 2

6 Credits

PH30078

Magnetism

3 Credits

PH30079

Superconductivity

3 Credits

PH30094

Planetary physics

3 Credits

PH30098

Networks

3 Credits

PH30099

Communicating physics

6 Credits

PH40073

Mathematical physics

6 Credits

PH40085

Nanoscience

6 Credits

PH40086

Photonics

6 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.

ZZ30004

Director of Studies approved unit

6 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2014/15 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2015/16 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here.
* 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.