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Department of Physics Programme Catalogue 2016/17


USPH-AKB02: BSc(Hons) Physics with Year long work placement

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN 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:

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
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH10007 Mathematical methods for physics 1 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH10102 Experimental physics and computing 1 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH10002 Properties of matter 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH10003 Electric circuits 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH10004 Classical mechanics 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH10005 Vibrations, waves & optics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH10103 Relativity and astrophysics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 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 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


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


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH20105 Experimental physics and computing 2 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH20016 Particles, nuclei & stars 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH20029 Thermal physics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH20014 Electromagnetism 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH20017 Condensed matter physics 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH20104 Planets and exoplanets 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 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 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


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 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:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH20040 Professional placement 60 credits       [equivalent to 120 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 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 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 4

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section A) PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section A) PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification


  • Students must take a total of 30 credits in each semester.

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] Further information on credits
PH30096 Industry team project 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30099 Communicating physics project 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH30072 Problem-solving skills 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select 3 units from the following list:
  • Students registering for ED30005 will be required to pass an enhanced DBS check.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED30005 Science education in practice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30028 Condensed matter physics 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30032 Laser physics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30101 General relativity 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select 24 credits from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED30006 Issues in science education 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30025 Mathematical methods 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30077 Electromagnetism 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30078 Magnetism 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30079 Superconductivity 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30087 Fluid dynamics 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30094 Planetary physics 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH30098 Networks 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH40085 Nanoscience 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PH40086 Photonics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 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 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.