Programmes in Natural Sciences 2017/18 |
UXXX-AFB01: BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biology with Physics stream) |
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
Normal programme duration: 3 years |
Possible DAPs for this programme:
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Natural Sciences students must take units totaling 60 credits in each programme year, usually comprising five blocks of 12 credits each, although some final year projects are worth 18 or 24 credits. Students must choose a major subject stream to follow and must take two blocks of units in this major subject each year. For further information on the structure of the programme, please see the Natural Sciences Course Guide. |
Year 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 1: |
Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory unit for block M1.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | PH10007 | Mathematical methods for physics 1 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Compulsory units for Biology Ls1.1 and Physics blocks P1.1 & P1.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB10006 | Cell & molecular biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | PH10052 | Properties of matter [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | PH10053 | Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB10005 | Cell biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH10048 | Introduction to quantum physics [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH10051 | Electricity & magnetism [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Ecology block B1.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB10012 | Ecology & evolution 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB10205 | Ecology & evolution 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Plant Science block B1.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB10200 | The life of Earth 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB10201 | The life of Earth 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
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Year 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 2: |
Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory units for Mathematics block M2.1 and Physics blocks P2.1 & P2.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | PH20107 | Mathematical methods for physics 2 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
S1 | PH20060 | Quantum & atomic physics [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | PH20067 | Thermal physics (WL) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH20061 | Electromagnetism 1 [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH20063 | Condensed matter physics 1 [WL] | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Cell Biology block B2.3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20024 | The dynamic cell 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20160 | The dynamic cell 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B2.5 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20149 | Molecular genetics of vertebrate development | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20028 | Molecular and cellular neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Ecology block B2.1 |
Students choosing this block must take BB20040 in Semester 1 and either BB20041, BB20226 or BB20173 in Semester 2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20040 | Concepts in evolution | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20041 | Field course (Gower) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20173 | Behaviour & ecology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20226 | Portugal field course | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Plant Science block B2.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20032 | Plant symbiosis & pathology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20031 | Plant biotechnology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Genomics block B2.4 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20219 | Genomics 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20220 | Genomics 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
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Year 3: Part 3 Stage 3 |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 4: |
Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory units for Physics block P3.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | PH30030 | Quantum mechanics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH30077 | Electromagnetism 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Biology majors must take BB30042 in either S1 or S2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30042 | Final year project A | 18 credits [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30042 | Final year project A | 18 credits [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biology block B3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30167 | Genomes | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30169 | Concepts in systems biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biology block B3.3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30045 | Cell membranes | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30161 | Systems and developmental neurobiology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Mathematics block M3.1 |
Students must select either all units from this block or 6 credits in each semester from block P3.2 during this programme year |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | PH30031 | Simulation techniques | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH30025 | Mathematical methods | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Non science options |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | ED30005 | Science education in practice | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | MN20074 | Digital business innovation | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | PS30115 | Contemporary educational psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | ED30006 | Issues in science education | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | MN30076 | Business strategy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PS30156 | Affective neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biology block B3.1 |
Students choosing this block must take BB30208 in Semester 1 and either BB30131 or BB30132 in Semester 2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30208 | Evolutionary quantitative genetics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30131 | Evolution in deep time | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30132 | Sexual conflict | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Physics block P3.2 |
Students must select either 6 credits in each semester from this block or units from block M3.1 during this programme year |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | PH30028 | Condensed matter physics 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | PH30032 | Laser physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | PH30035 | Medical physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH20018 | Programming skills | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH30078 | Magnetism | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH30079 | Superconductivity | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | PH30098 | Networks | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
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