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Department of Physics Programme Catalogue 2015/16


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 programme duration: 4 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • USPH-AFB01: BSc (hons) Physics
  • USMA-AFB13: BSc (hons) Mathematics
  • 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.

  

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:



Year 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 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

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
MA10209 Algebra 1A 6 Credits
MA10230 Methods and applications 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
MA10236 Methods and applications 1B 6 Credits
PH10051 Electricity & magnetism [WL] 6 Credits
PH10053 Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 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 regular 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.

Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • 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

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 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 regular 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.

Year 3

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 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:
PH20040 Professional placement 60 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 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 regular 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.

Year 4

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • 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
PH30099 Communicating physics 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
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:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 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 regular 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.