Programmes in Natural Sciences 2018/9 |
UXXX-AFB01: BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Physics with Biology 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:
- This programme has no possible DAPs
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Possible exit awards for this programme: |
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. |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11
 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 . - Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 1: - All units in blocks Ls1.1, P1.1, P1.2 and M1.1
- Either all units in Ecology block B1.1 or all in Plant Science block B1.2
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory units for Biology Ls1.1, Mathematics block M1.1 and Physics blocks P1.1 & P1.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AY | PH10007 | Mathematical methods for physics 1 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS 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] |
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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 2: - All units in blocks M2.1 and P2.1
- Two blocks from: Ecology block B2.1, Plant Science block B2.2, Molecular Biology block 2.3, Genomics block B2.4 and Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B2.5 (subject to pre-requisites)
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory units for Mathematics block M2.1 and Physics block P2.1 |
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] |
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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B); Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B).
- Part 3 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification
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Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 3: - One Physics project unit (PH30036, PH30096 or PH30099)
- All units in Physics block P3.1
- Six credits in each semester from Physics block P3.2
- Two blocks of Biology options (B3.1, B3.2, B3.3, B3.4 and B3.5) (subject to pre-requisites)
- Students may take a maximum of 12 credits of non-science options in place of one Biology block.
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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] |
Physics majors must choose one of these project units during this programme year |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AY | PH30036 | Final year project (BSc) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| AY | PH30096 | Industry team project | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| AY | PH30099 | Communicating physics project | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Students must select 6 credits in each semester from block P3.2 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] |
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: Ecology 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: Plant Science block B3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB30129 | Sensory and signalling networks in plants | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB40140 | Plant biotechnology & the environment | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Cell 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: Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B3.5 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB30044 | Molecular & medical neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB30067 | Advanced developmental genetics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Genomics block B3.4 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| S1 | BB30231 | Human genomics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| S2 | BB30169 | Concepts in systems biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS 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 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 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.
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