Department of Physics Programme Catalogue 2022/3
USXX-AKB04: BSc(Hons) Mathematics and Physics with Year long work placement
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS
Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement
Normal course duration: 4 Years
[Page last updated: 21 April 2022]
Applicable NFAAR appendices: | Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12 Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12 Part 2 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12 Part 3 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28 |
Approved exemptions: | None |
Coexistent Masters course?: | No |
DAPS and exit awards: | USPH-AFB01: BSc (hons) Physics USMA-AFB15: BSc (hons) Mathematical Sciences USXX-AKL04: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award] USXX-AKC04: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award] Further DAPs may be available. Please see your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information. Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: Yes; Year 4: Yes |
NFAAR version applicable: | NFAAR-UG |
Weighting towards final award by stage: | Part 1 Stage 1: 0% Part 2 Stage 2: 32% Part 2 Stage 3: 0% Part 3 Stage 4: 68% |
Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations
Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
MA10207 | Analysis 1 | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
MA10209 | Algebra 1A | 6 Credits |
MA10230 | Multivariable calculus and differential equations | 6 Credits |
PH10052 | Properties of matter [WL] | 6 Credits |
PH10053 | Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
MA10210 | Algebra 1B | 6 Credits |
MA10236 | Vectors, vector calculus and mechanics | 6 Credits |
PH10048 | Introduction to quantum physics [WL] | 6 Credits |
PH10051 | Electricity & magnetism [WL] | 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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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Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
MA20216 | Algebra 2A | 6 Credits |
MA20218 | Analysis 2A | 6 Credits |
MA20220 | Ordinary differential equations and control | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: BLOCK A
Block A: Students should select either both units in block A or both units in block B. |
Unit Code | Title | |
PH20013 | Quantum & atomic physics | 6 Credits |
PH20029 | Thermal physics | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: BLOCK B
Block B: Students should select either both units in block A or both units in block B. |
Unit Code | Title | |
PH20060 | Quantum & atomic physics [WL] | 6 Credits |
PH20067 | Thermal physics (WL) | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
MA20219 | Analysis 2B | 6 Credits |
MA20223 | Vector calculus and partial differential equations | 6 Credits |
PH20018 | Programming skills | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: BLOCK C
Block C: Students should select either both units in block C or both units in block D. |
Unit Code | Title | |
PH20014 | Electromagnetism 1 | 6 Credits |
PH20017 | Condensed matter physics 1 | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: BLOCK D
Block D: Students should select either both units in block C or both units in block D. |
Unit Code | Title | |
PH20061 | Electromagnetism 1 [WL] | 6 Credits |
PH20063 | Condensed matter physics 1 [WL] | 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
PH20040 | Professional placement | 60 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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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- Students may take no more than 6 credits of optional intermediate level units (e.g. with codes beginning PH2, MA2 etc) during this year of the programme.
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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
PH30036 | Final year project (BSc) | 12 Credits |
PH30096 | Industry team project | 12 Credits |
PH30099 | Communicating physics project | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
PH20076 | Self-directed learning (M&P) | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: BLOCK A
Block A: Students must select 3 units from the combination of Blocks A & B taking at least one unit from both Block A and Block B. |
Unit Code | Title | |
MA30039 | Differential geometry of curves & surfaces | 6 Credits |
MA30044 | Mathematical methods 1 | 6 Credits |
MA30087 | Optimisation methods of operational research | 6 Credits |
MA30252 | Advanced real analysis | 6 Credits |
MA30253 | Continuum mechanics | 6 Credits |
MA40254 | Differential and geometric analysis | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: BLOCK B
Block B: Students must select 3 units from the combination of Blocks A & B taking at least one unit from both Block A and Block B. |
Unit Code | Title | |
PH30024 | Contemporary physics | 6 Credits |
PH30028 | Condensed matter physics 2 | 6 Credits |
PH30030 | Quantum mechanics | 6 Credits |
PH30031 | Simulation techniques | 6 Credits |
PH30035 | Medical physics | 6 Credits |
PH30055 | Computational physics A | 6 Credits |
PH30108 | Fluid dynamics in physics & astrophysics | 6 Credits |
PH30109 | Stars and stellar evolution | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list:
Block C: Students must select 24 credits from the combination of Blocks C and D taking at least one unit from both Block C and Block D. i) MA30059 may not be taken unless MA30044 was taken in Semester 1. ii) MA40049 may not be taken unless MA30253 was taken in Semester 1. iii)Students may not choose both MA20217 and MA20221. |
Unit Code | Title | |
MA20217 | Algebra 2B | 6 Credits |
MA20221 | Modelling and dynamical systems | 6 Credits |
MA30055 | Introduction to topology | 6 Credits |
MA30059 | Mathematical methods 2 | 6 Credits |
MA30062 | Analysis of nonlinear ordinary differential equations | 6 Credits |
MA30128 | Project | 6 Credits |
MA30231 | Projective geometry | 6 Credits |
MA30287 | Mathematics of Planet Earth | 6 Credits |
MA40049 | Elasticity | 6 Credits |
MA40057 | Functional analysis | 6 Credits |
MA40255 | Viscous fluid dynamics | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 18 credits from the following list: BLOCK D
Block D: Students must select 24 credits from the combination of Blocks C and D taking at least one unit from both Block C and Block D. |
Unit Code | Title | |
PH30032 | Laser physics | 6 Credits |
PH30056 | Computational physics B | 6 Credits |
PH30077 | Electromagnetism 2 | 6 Credits |
PH30078 | Magnetism | 3 Credits |
PH30079 | Superconductivity | 3 Credits |
PH30098 | Networks | 3 Credits |
PH30101 | General relativity | 6 Credits |
PH30110 | Computational astrophysics | 6 Credits |
PH30111 | Galaxies and introduction to cosmology | 6 Credits |
PH40073 | Mathematical physics | 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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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