Department of Physics Programme Catalogue 2020/1
USPH-AAB10: BSc(Hons) Physics with Astrophysics with Study year abroad
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN PHYSICS WITH ASTROPHYSICS |
Mode of attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad |
Normal programme duration: 4 years |
[Page last updated: 12 August 2020]
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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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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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](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH10102 | Experimental physics and computing 1 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH10002 | Properties of matter | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH10003 | Electric circuits | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH10004 | Classical mechanics | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH10005 | Vibrations, waves & optics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH10001 | Introduction to quantum physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH10006 | Electricity & magnetism | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH10103 | Relativity and astrophysics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
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 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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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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](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH20107 | Mathematical methods for physics 2 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH20013 | Quantum & atomic physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH20016 | Particles, nuclei & stars | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH20029 | Thermal physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH20014 | Electromagnetism 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH20017 | Condensed matter physics 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH20104 | Planets and exoplanets | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
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 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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 may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11
; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 . - Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH20042 | Study year abroad | 60 credits [equivalent to 120 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
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 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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 4 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Designated Essential Units: Select 1 unit 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](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30096 | Industry team project | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30099 | Communicating physics project | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH30108 | Fluid dynamics in physics & astrophysics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30109 | Stars and stellar evolution | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list: |
- Students registering for ED30005 will be required to pass an enhanced DBS check.
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Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
ED30005 | Science education in practice | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30024 | Contemporary physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30028 | Condensed matter physics 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30030 | Quantum mechanics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30031 | Simulation techniques | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30035 | Medical physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30116 | Data analysis and research methods for observational astronomy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PH30101 | General relativity | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30111 | Galaxies and introduction to cosmology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Optional Units: Select 12 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](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30025 | Mathematical methods | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30032 | Laser physics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30056 | Computational physics B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30077 | Electromagnetism 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30078 | Magnetism | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30079 | Superconductivity | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30098 | Networks | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PH30110 | Computational astrophysics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
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 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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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