Department of Physics Programme Catalogue 2016/17 |
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 |
Possible DAPs for this programme:
Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required. | Possible exit awards for this programme:
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Year 1 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Compulsory Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA10207 | Analysis 1 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Compulsory Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA10209 | Algebra 1A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA10230 | Methods and applications 1A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH10052 | Properties of matter [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH10053 | Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Compulsory Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA10210 | Algebra 1B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA10236 | Methods and applications 1B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH10048 | Introduction to quantum physics [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH10051 | Electricity & magnetism [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes:
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Year 2 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Compulsory Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA20216 | Algebra 2A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA20218 | Analysis 2A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA20220 | Ordinary differential equations and control | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH20013 | Quantum & atomic physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH20029 | Thermal physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH20060 | Quantum & atomic physics [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH20067 | Thermal physics (WL) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Compulsory Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA20219 | Analysis 2B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA20223 | Vector calculus and partial differential equations | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH20018 | Programming skills | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH20014 | Electromagnetism 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH20017 | Condensed matter physics 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH20061 | Electromagnetism 1 [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH20063 | Condensed matter physics 1 [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
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Year 3 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Compulsory Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH20040 | Professional placement | 60 credits [equivalent to 120 CATS credits] |
Notes:
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Year 4 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Designated Essential Units: Select 1 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH30036 | Final year project (BSc) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
PH30096 | Industry team project | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
PH30099 | Communicating physics project | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Compulsory Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH20076 | Self-directed learning (M&P) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA30039 | Differential geometry of curves & surfaces | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30041 | Metric spaces | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30044 | Mathematical methods 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30046 | Linear control theory | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30087 | Optimisation methods of operational research | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA40065 | Viscous fluid mechanics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH30024 | Contemporary physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30028 | Condensed matter physics 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30030 | Quantum mechanics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30031 | Simulation techniques | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30032 | Laser physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30035 | Medical physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30055 | Computational physics A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30101 | General relativity | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
ZZ30001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MA20217 | Algebra 2B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA20221 | Modelling and dynamical systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30055 | Introduction to topology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30056 | Complex analysis | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30059 | Mathematical methods 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30128 | Project | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA30231 | Projective geometry | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MA40049 | Elasticity | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH30056 | Computational physics B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30057 | Stellar & galactic astrophysics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30077 | Electromagnetism 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30078 | Magnetism | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
PH30079 | Superconductivity | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
PH30094 | Planetary physics | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
PH30098 | Networks | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
PH40073 | Mathematical physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH40085 | Nanoscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH40086 | Photonics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
ZZ30004 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
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