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Department of Physics Programme Catalogue 2014/15

USXX-AAM01: MSci(Hons) Mathematics and Physics with Study year abroad

Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS

Mode of attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad

Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • To be confirmed
  

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:

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

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Year 1

Click here for further information 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 15 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 16 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • 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

Click here for further information 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 23 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 16% 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

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations (NB. NFAAR-UG assessment regulations are changing for 2014/15):
  • Placement Type: Standard.
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 15 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 16 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • 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

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations (NB. NFAAR-UG assessment regulations are changing for 2014/15):
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • This is the penultimate stage of the programme.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 34% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Students must select either:
  • PH30096 for the whole academic year, or
  • 6 credits from Block A in S1, plus 6 credits from Block B in S2.
PH30096 Industry team project 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
MA30041 Metric spaces 6 Credits
MA40044 Mathematical methods 1 6 Credits
PH20076 Self-directed learning 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 6 credits from the following list: BLOCK A
Students must select either:
  • PH30096 for the whole academic year, or
  • 6 credits from Block A in S1, plus 6 credits from Block B in S2.
PH30032 Laser physics 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits
PH30101 General relativity 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
MA40059 Mathematical methods 2 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
PH30077 Electromagnetism 2 6 Credits
PH40073 Mathematical physics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 6 credits from the following list: BLOCK B
Students must select either:
  • PH30096 for the whole academic year, or
  • 6 credits from Block A in S1, plus 6 credits from Block B in S2.
MA20217 Algebra 2B 6 Credits
MA20221 Modelling and dynamical systems 6 Credits
MA30055 Introduction to topology 6 Credits
MA30056 Complex analysis 6 Credits
MA30231 Projective geometry 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
PH30078 Magnetism 3 Credits
PH30079 Superconductivity 3 Credits
PH30094 Planetary physics 3 Credits
PH30098 Networks 3 Credits
PH30099 Communicating physics 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 5 not available in 2014/15

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.