Department of Physics Programme Catalogue 2017/18 |
USPH-AFB01: BSc(Hons) Physics |
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
Normal programme duration: 3 years |
Possible DAPs for this programme:
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Year 1 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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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] |
PH10102 | Experimental physics and computing 1 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS 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] |
PH10003 | Electric circuits | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
PH10004 | Classical mechanics | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
PH10005 | Vibrations, waves & optics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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] |
PH10006 | Electricity & magnetism | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH10103 | Relativity and astrophysics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
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Year 2 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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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] |
PH20107 | Mathematical methods for physics 2 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS 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] |
PH20016 | Particles, nuclei & stars | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH20029 | Thermal physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Compulsory Units: |
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] |
PH20104 | Planets and exoplanets | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
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Year 3 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 3 |
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 3 |
Compulsory Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH30072 | Problem-solving skills | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select 3 units from the following list: |
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Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
ED30005 | Science education in practice | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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] |
PH30101 | General relativity | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30108 | Fluid dynamics in physics & astrophysics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30109 | Stars and stellar evolution | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3 |
Optional Units: Select 24 credits from the following list: |
Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
ED30006 | Issues in science education | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30025 | Mathematical methods | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PH30056 | Computational physics B | 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] |
PH30098 | Networks | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
PH30111 | Galaxies and introduction to cosmology | 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] |
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