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Department of Physics Programme Catalogue 2015/16


USXX-AKM01: MSci(Hons) Mathematics and Physics with Year long work placement

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

Mode of attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement

Normal programme duration: 5 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • USXX-AFM01: MSci (hons) Mathematics and Physics
  • USXX-AKB04: BSc (hons) Mathematics and Physics with Placement
  • 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 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

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 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

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 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:
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.
  • 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:
  1. PH30096 or PH30099 for the whole academic year, or
  2. 6 credits from Block A in S1, plus 6 credits from Block B in S2.
PH30096 Industry team project 12 Credits
PH30099 Communicating physics 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:
  1. PH30096 or PH30099 for the whole academic year, or
  2. 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:
  1. PH30096 or PH30099 for the whole academic year, or
  2. 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
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.

Year 5

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 5 of this programme contributes 50% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 5
Compulsory Units:
PH40065 Final year project (MSci) 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 5
Compulsory Units:
MA40065 Viscous fluid mechanics 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
MA30039 Differential geometry of curves & surfaces 6 Credits
MA30046 Linear control theory 6 Credits
MA30087 Optimisation methods of operational research 6 Credits
MA30237 Group theory 6 Credits
MA40040 Algebraic topology 6 Credits
MA40042 Measure theory & integration 6 Credits
MA40043 Real & abstract analysis 6 Credits
MA40233 Topics in pure mathematics 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Condensed matter physics 2 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 5
Compulsory Units:
MA40049 Elasticity 6 Credits
PH40084 Advanced quantum theory 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
MA40054 Representation theory of finite groups 6 Credits
MA40057 Functional analysis 6 Credits
MA40061 Nonlinear & optimal control theory 6 Credits
MA40062 Ordinary differential equations 6 Credits
MA40203 Theory of partial differential equations 6 Credits
PH40085 Nanoscience 6 Credits
PH40086 Photonics 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.