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Degree Programme Table: Mathematical Physics (MPhys) (UTMAPYM)


Year 1, Academic year 2010/11, Starting month: September

  • Notes: Before selecting your outside courses, please ensure you have met your Director of Studies and consulted the Programme Guide: http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/progguides

    As an alternative to the mathematics courses, students may take the Mathematics courses prescribed for the Year 1 programme of the Physics MPhys degree.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 6 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    PHYS08016 Physics 1A: Foundations Semester 1 20
    PHYS08017 Physics 1B: The Stuff of the Universe Semester 2 20
    MATH08001 Practical Calculus Semester 1 10
    MATH08002 Solving Equations Semester 1 10
    MATH08003 Geometry & Convergence Semester 2 10
    MATH08004 Group Theory: An Introduction to Abstract Mathematics Semester 2 10




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 2 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 40 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Physics & Astronomy - Suggested Pre Honours Options - Level(s) 7-8' (ROU_A-Q_UTPHYSB1_7-8) , as available.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS08027    Astronomy 1S: Stellar and Planetary Science   20  
    PHYS08028    Astronomy 1G: Galactic and Cosmological Science   20  
    PHYS08029    Discovering Astronomy S: Stars and Planets   20  
    PHYS08030    Discovering Astronomy G: Galaxies and Cosmology   20  
    INFR07001    Computer Literacy 1   20  
    INFR08007    Computer Programming Skills and Concepts 1   20  
    ELCF07001    Introductory French Language   20  
    ELCF07002    Introductory French Language   20  
    ELCF07003    Intermediate French Language   20  
    ELCF07004    Intermediate French Language   20  
    ELCG07001    Introductory German Language   20  
    ELCG07004    Intermediate German Language   20  
    ELCI07001    Introductory Italian Language   20  
    ELCI07002    Introductory Italian Language   20  
    ELCI07003    Intermediate Italian Language   20  
    ELCI07004    Intermediate Italian Language   20  
    SCSU08003    History of Medicine 1   20  
    INFR08006    Human Communication 1   20  
    PHIL08004    Logic 1   20  
    METE08001    Meteorology: Atmosphere and Environment   20  
    METE08002    Meteorology: Weather and Climate   20  
    PHIL08005    Philosophy of Science 1   20  
    SCSU08001    Science and Society 1A   20  
    ELCH07001    Introductory Spanish Language   20  
    ELCH07002    Introductory Spanish Language   20  
    ELCH07003    Intermediate Spanish Language   20  
    ELCH07004    Intermediate Spanish Language   20  
    PHYS08021    Musical Acoustics   20  
    MUSI08024    Introductory Musical Acoustics   10  
    PHYS08026    Computer Simulation   20  
    MATH08022    Differential Equation Modelling & Solution   10  
    MATH08037    Linear Programming & Numerical Analysis   10  
    MATH08036    Numerical Differential Equations   10  
    MATH08008    Probability (Year 2)   10  
    MATH08009    Statistical Methods   10  
    MATH08011    Statistical Models (Year 2)   10  
    INFR08011    Computational Foundations of Cognitive Science 1   20  
    INFR08012    Informatics 1 - Computation and Logic   10  
    INFR08013    Informatics 1 - Functional Programming   10  
    INFR08015    Informatics 1 - Data and Analysis   10  
    INFR08014    Informatics 1 - Object-Oriented Programming   10  
    INFR08008    Informatics 2A - Processing Formal and Natural Languages   20  
    INFR08009    Informatics 2B - Algorithms, Data Structures, Learning   20  
    INFR08010    Informatics 2D - Reasoning and Agents   20  
    CHEM08016    Chemistry 1A   20  
    CHEM08017    Chemistry 1B   20  
    CHEM08019    Chemistry 2   40  
    CHEM08020    Environmental Chemistry 2   20  
    CHPH08001    Physical Chemistry 2   20  
    CHEM08021    Materials Chemistry 2   20  
    EASC08001    Earth Dynamics   20  
    GESC08001    Earth Surface Systems   20  
    EASC08012    History of Life   20  
    EASC08005    Sedimentology A   20  
    EASC08006    Mineralogy and Petrology   20  
    EASC08008    Introduction to Geophysics   20  
    GEGR08002    Geomorphology   20  
    EASC08011    Natural Hazards   20  
    ENVI08001    Sustainability, Society and Environment   20  
    ECSC08003    Soil, Water and Atmospheric Processes   20  
    BILG08001    Origin and Diversity of Life 1   20  
    SCEE08001    Engineering 1   20  
    CHEE08001    Chemical Engineering 1   20  
    MECE08007    Mechanical Engineering 1   20  
    CIVE08001    Civil Engineering 1   20  
    ELEE08001    Electrical Engineering 1   20  
    ELEE08013    Electronics 1   20  
    SCEE08003    Fluid Mechanics 2   10  
    CIVE08004    Geotechnical Engineering 2   20  
    ELEE08010    Electronics 2   20  
    ELEE08011    Electronic Circuits and Devices 2   10  
    MECE08010    Mechanical Engineering Design 2B   10  
    MAEE08003    Innovation and Enterprise for Scientists and Engineers 1   20  
    CMSE08001    Career Development Planning   0  
    RCSS08002    Technology and Society 2h   20  
    PHIL08002    Philosophy 2A   40  
    LASC08004    Linguistics 1A   20  
    INFR08018    Informatics 2C - Introduction to Computer Systems   10  
    INFR08019    Informatics 2C - Introduction to Software Engineering   10  

    Notes:This is a list of courses that are frequently taken by our students in pre-Honours years.

    It is recommended that 20 points of optional courses are taken in Semester 1 in order to balance the workload.
     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following School Collection: 'School collection schedule A to Q, T and W level 7 or 8' (SCH_A-Q/T/W_7/8) , as available.

     


    Year 2, Academic year 2010/11, Starting month: August

  • Notes: Before selecting your outside courses, please ensure you have met your Director of Studies and consulted the Programme Guide: http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/progguides

    As an alternative to the mathematics courses, students may take the Mathematics and Mathematical Physics courses prescribed for the Year 2 programme of the Physics MPhys degree.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 7 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    PHYS08022 Physics 2A: Forces, Fields & Potentials Semester 1 20
    PHYS08023 Physics 2B: Waves, Quantum Physics and Materials Semester 2 20
    MATH08005 Foundations of Calculus Semester 1 10
    MATH08006 Several Variable Calculus Semester 1 10
    MATH08007 Linear Algebra Semester 2 10
    MATH08035 Methods of Applied Mathematics Semester 2 10
    PHYS08038 Mathematics for Physics 4 Semester 2 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 2 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 20 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following School Collection: 'School collection schedule A to Q, T and W level 7 or 8' (SCH_A-Q/T/W_7/8) , as available.

    Notes:This does not apply to Direct Entry (POE2) students.
     
    OR   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Physics & Astronomy - Suggested Pre Honours Options - Level(s) 7-8' (ROU_A-Q_UTPHYSB1_7-8) , as available.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS08027    Astronomy 1S: Stellar and Planetary Science   20  
    PHYS08028    Astronomy 1G: Galactic and Cosmological Science   20  
    PHYS08029    Discovering Astronomy S: Stars and Planets   20  
    PHYS08030    Discovering Astronomy G: Galaxies and Cosmology   20  
    INFR07001    Computer Literacy 1   20  
    INFR08007    Computer Programming Skills and Concepts 1   20  
    ELCF07001    Introductory French Language   20  
    ELCF07002    Introductory French Language   20  
    ELCF07003    Intermediate French Language   20  
    ELCF07004    Intermediate French Language   20  
    ELCG07001    Introductory German Language   20  
    ELCG07004    Intermediate German Language   20  
    ELCI07001    Introductory Italian Language   20  
    ELCI07002    Introductory Italian Language   20  
    ELCI07003    Intermediate Italian Language   20  
    ELCI07004    Intermediate Italian Language   20  
    SCSU08003    History of Medicine 1   20  
    INFR08006    Human Communication 1   20  
    PHIL08004    Logic 1   20  
    METE08001    Meteorology: Atmosphere and Environment   20  
    METE08002    Meteorology: Weather and Climate   20  
    PHIL08005    Philosophy of Science 1   20  
    SCSU08001    Science and Society 1A   20  
    ELCH07001    Introductory Spanish Language   20  
    ELCH07002    Introductory Spanish Language   20  
    ELCH07003    Intermediate Spanish Language   20  
    ELCH07004    Intermediate Spanish Language   20  
    PHYS08021    Musical Acoustics   20  
    MUSI08024    Introductory Musical Acoustics   10  
    PHYS08026    Computer Simulation   20  
    MATH08022    Differential Equation Modelling & Solution   10  
    MATH08037    Linear Programming & Numerical Analysis   10  
    MATH08036    Numerical Differential Equations   10  
    MATH08008    Probability (Year 2)   10  
    MATH08009    Statistical Methods   10  
    MATH08011    Statistical Models (Year 2)   10  
    INFR08011    Computational Foundations of Cognitive Science 1   20  
    INFR08012    Informatics 1 - Computation and Logic   10  
    INFR08013    Informatics 1 - Functional Programming   10  
    INFR08015    Informatics 1 - Data and Analysis   10  
    INFR08014    Informatics 1 - Object-Oriented Programming   10  
    INFR08008    Informatics 2A - Processing Formal and Natural Languages   20  
    INFR08009    Informatics 2B - Algorithms, Data Structures, Learning   20  
    INFR08010    Informatics 2D - Reasoning and Agents   20  
    CHEM08016    Chemistry 1A   20  
    CHEM08017    Chemistry 1B   20  
    CHEM08019    Chemistry 2   40  
    CHEM08020    Environmental Chemistry 2   20  
    CHPH08001    Physical Chemistry 2   20  
    CHEM08021    Materials Chemistry 2   20  
    EASC08001    Earth Dynamics   20  
    GESC08001    Earth Surface Systems   20  
    EASC08012    History of Life   20  
    EASC08005    Sedimentology A   20  
    EASC08006    Mineralogy and Petrology   20  
    EASC08008    Introduction to Geophysics   20  
    GEGR08002    Geomorphology   20  
    EASC08011    Natural Hazards   20  
    ENVI08001    Sustainability, Society and Environment   20  
    ECSC08003    Soil, Water and Atmospheric Processes   20  
    BILG08001    Origin and Diversity of Life 1   20  
    SCEE08001    Engineering 1   20  
    CHEE08001    Chemical Engineering 1   20  
    MECE08007    Mechanical Engineering 1   20  
    CIVE08001    Civil Engineering 1   20  
    ELEE08001    Electrical Engineering 1   20  
    ELEE08013    Electronics 1   20  
    SCEE08003    Fluid Mechanics 2   10  
    CIVE08004    Geotechnical Engineering 2   20  
    ELEE08010    Electronics 2   20  
    ELEE08011    Electronic Circuits and Devices 2   10  
    MECE08010    Mechanical Engineering Design 2B   10  
    MAEE08003    Innovation and Enterprise for Scientists and Engineers 1   20  
    CMSE08001    Career Development Planning   0  
    RCSS08002    Technology and Society 2h   20  
    PHIL08002    Philosophy 2A   40  
    LASC08004    Linguistics 1A   20  
    INFR08018    Informatics 2C - Introduction to Computer Systems   10  
    INFR08019    Informatics 2C - Introduction to Software Engineering   10  

    Notes:This is a list of courses that are frequently taken by our students in pre-Honours years.

    It is recommended that the optional 20 points of courses are taken in Semester 1 in order to balance the workload.
     


    Year 3, Academic year 2010/11, Starting month: August

  • Notes: Before selecting your outside courses, please ensure you have met your Director of Studies and consulted the Programme Guide: http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/progguides

    Progression to Honours requires a minimum average grade of 'C' performance in MP2A: Vectors, Tensors and Fields and MP2B: Dynamics, OR in Foundations of Mathematical Physics.

    From 2010/2011, progression to Honours requires a grade 'C' performance in Mathematics for Physics 4 (MfP4).


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 10 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    PHYS10016 Tensors and Fields Semester 1 10
    PHYS09017 Quantum Mechanics Semester 1 10
    PHYS09014 Dynamics and Relativity Semester 1 10
    PHYS09021 Thermodynamics Semester 1 10
    PHYS10015 Lagrangian Dynamics Semester 2 10
    PHYS09019 Statistical Mechanics Semester 2 10
    PHYS09047 Diffraction Physics Semester 2 10
    PHYS10083 Symmetries of Quantum Mechanics Semester 2 10
    PHYS09018 Electromagnetism Semester 2 10
    MATH10033 Complex Variable & Differential Equations Full Year 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 1 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Select exactly 10 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Physics and Astronomy- Computational Courses - Level 9/10' (ROU_Q_UGPHYS1_9/10) , as available.
         
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS09016    Computational Methods   10  
    PHYS10014    Advanced Computer Simulation   10  

     

    Year 4, Academic year 2010/11, Starting month: August

  • Notes: Before making your course choices, please ensure you have met your Director of Studies and consulted the Programme Guide: http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/progguides

    Progression to Honours requires a minimum average grade of 'C' performance in MP2A: Vectors, Tensors and Fields and MP2B: Dynamics, OR in Foundations of Mathematical Physics

    Progression to the final years of the Mphys programme requires no less than 55% overall in Junior Honours. This is in addition to the general progression requirements


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 9 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    PHYS10082 Subatomic Physics Semester 1 10
    PHYS10033 Mathematics Skills Semester 1 10
    PHYS11017 Physics Skills (MPhys 4) Semester 1 10
    PHYS10034 Methods of Mathematical Physics Semester 1 10
    PHYS10043 Quantum Physics Semester 1 10
    PHYS11019 Quantum Theory Semester 1 10
    PHYS10081 Research Methods in Physics Full Year 10
    PHYS11011 Group Project Full Year 10
    PHYS11045 Classical Electrodynamics Semester 2 10




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 3 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 30 credits from these collections:  


    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 30 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Physics and Astronomy - Mathematical Physics - Level 11' (ROU_Q_UTMAPYM1_10) , as available.
            
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS11010    General Relativity   10  
    PHYS11024    Statistical Physics   10  
    PHYS11012    Hamiltonian Dynamics   10  

    Notes:All courses in this collection must be taken, either in year 4 or year 5.
     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 30 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Physics & Astronomy Options - Level 10' (ROU_M/N/P/Q_UTPHYSB1_10) , as available.
                                                                                    
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS10020    Acoustics   10  
    PHYS10014    Advanced Computer Simulation   10  
    PHYS10080    Astronomical Statistics and Measurement   10  
    PHYS10024    Astrophysical Cosmology   10  
    PHYS10072    Astrophysics 3   20  
    PHYS10026    Atomic and Molecular Physics   10  
    PHYS10028    Condensed Matter Physics   10  
    PHYS10015    Lagrangian Dynamics   10  
    PHYS10034    Methods of Mathematical Physics   10  
    PHYS10035    Modelling and Visualisation in Physics   10  
    PHYS10043    Quantum Physics   10  
    PHYS10045    Stellar Evolution   10  
    PHYS10083    Symmetries of Quantum Mechanics   10  
    PHYS10016    Tensors and Fields   10  
    MATH10021    Algebra   20  
    MATH10001    Complex Variable   10  
    MATH10002    Differential Geometry   10  
    MATH10049    Metric Spaces   10  
    MATH10026    Number Theory   20  
    MATH10023    Numbers & Rings   10  
    MATH10008    Pure & Applied Analysis   20  
    MATH10027    Topology   20  
    METE10001    Atmospheric Dynamics   10  
    METE10002    Atmospheric Physics   10  
    METE10003    Physics of Climate   10  
    EASC10036    Geomagnetism   10  
    MECE10004    Fluid Mechanics (Mechanical) 4   10  

    Notes:Level 10 courses - the Programme Guide gives details and constraints on choice of courses to facilitate advance planning.
     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 30 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Physics & Astronomy Options - Level 11' (ROU_Q_UTPHYSM1_11) , as available.
                                                               
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS11035    Advanced Cosmology   10  
    PHYS11007    Advanced Statistical Physics   10  
    PHYS11040    Biological Physics   10  
    PHYS11037    Computational Astrophysics   10  
    PHYS11039    Frontiers of Condensed Matter Physics   10  
    PHYS11010    General Relativity   10  
    PHYS11012    Hamiltonian Dynamics   10  
    PHYS11013    High Energy Astrophysics   10  
    PHYS11044    Lasers and Applications   10  
    PHYS11014    Macromolecular Physics   10  
    PHYS11005    Parallel Fortran in Physics   10  
    PHYS11019    Quantum Theory   10  
    PHYS11020    Radiation and Matter   10  
    PHYS11021    Relativistic Quantum Field Theory   10  
    PHYS11024    Statistical Physics   10  
    PHYS11036    The Standard Model   10  
    PHYS11041    Nuclear Physics   10  
    PHYS11042    Particle Physics   10  
    PHYS11045    Classical Electrodynamics   10  
    PHYS11047    Modern Quantum Field Theory   10  

    Notes:Level 11 courses - the Programme Guide gives details and constraints on choice of courses to facilitate advance planning. Note that students MUST take 120 credits of level 11 courses over years 4 and 5.
    NOTE: One 20 point Senior Honours Project may be selected in place of two 10 point courses.
     



    Year 5, Academic year 2010/11, Starting month: August

  • Notes: Before making your course choices, please ensure you have met your Director of Studies and consulted the Programme Guide: http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/progguides

    Progression to Honours requires a minimum average grade of 'C' performance in MP2A: Vectors, Tensors and Fields and MP2B: Dynamics, OR in Foundations of Mathematical Physics

    Progression to the final years of the Mphys programme requires no less than 55% overall in Junior Honours. This is in addition to the general progression requirements


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 4 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    PHYS11043 MPhys Project Preparation Semester 1 10
    PHYS11018 Physics Skills (MPhys 5) Semester 1 10
    PHYS11021 Relativistic Quantum Field Theory Semester 1 10
    PHYS11016 MPhys Project Full Year 40




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 3 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 50 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 30 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Physics and Astronomy - Mathematical Physics - Level 11' (ROU_Q_UTMAPYM1_10) , as available.
            
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS11010    General Relativity   10  
    PHYS11024    Statistical Physics   10  
    PHYS11012    Hamiltonian Dynamics   10  

    Notes:All courses in this collection must be taken, either in year 4 or year 5
     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 50 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Physics & Astronomy Options - Level 10' (ROU_M/N/P/Q_UTPHYSB1_10) , as available.
                                                                                    
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS10020    Acoustics   10  
    PHYS10014    Advanced Computer Simulation   10  
    PHYS10080    Astronomical Statistics and Measurement   10  
    PHYS10024    Astrophysical Cosmology   10  
    PHYS10072    Astrophysics 3   20  
    PHYS10026    Atomic and Molecular Physics   10  
    PHYS10028    Condensed Matter Physics   10  
    PHYS10015    Lagrangian Dynamics   10  
    PHYS10034    Methods of Mathematical Physics   10  
    PHYS10035    Modelling and Visualisation in Physics   10  
    PHYS10043    Quantum Physics   10  
    PHYS10045    Stellar Evolution   10  
    PHYS10083    Symmetries of Quantum Mechanics   10  
    PHYS10016    Tensors and Fields   10  
    MATH10021    Algebra   20  
    MATH10001    Complex Variable   10  
    MATH10002    Differential Geometry   10  
    MATH10049    Metric Spaces   10  
    MATH10026    Number Theory   20  
    MATH10023    Numbers & Rings   10  
    MATH10008    Pure & Applied Analysis   20  
    MATH10027    Topology   20  
    METE10001    Atmospheric Dynamics   10  
    METE10002    Atmospheric Physics   10  
    METE10003    Physics of Climate   10  
    EASC10036    Geomagnetism   10  
    MECE10004    Fluid Mechanics (Mechanical) 4   10  

    Notes:Level 10 courses - the Programme Guide gives details and constraints on choice of courses to facilitate advance planning.
     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 50 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Physics & Astronomy Options - Level 11' (ROU_Q_UTPHYSM1_11) , as available.
                                                               
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS11035    Advanced Cosmology   10  
    PHYS11007    Advanced Statistical Physics   10  
    PHYS11040    Biological Physics   10  
    PHYS11037    Computational Astrophysics   10  
    PHYS11039    Frontiers of Condensed Matter Physics   10  
    PHYS11010    General Relativity   10  
    PHYS11012    Hamiltonian Dynamics   10  
    PHYS11013    High Energy Astrophysics   10  
    PHYS11044    Lasers and Applications   10  
    PHYS11014    Macromolecular Physics   10  
    PHYS11005    Parallel Fortran in Physics   10  
    PHYS11019    Quantum Theory   10  
    PHYS11020    Radiation and Matter   10  
    PHYS11021    Relativistic Quantum Field Theory   10  
    PHYS11024    Statistical Physics   10  
    PHYS11036    The Standard Model   10  
    PHYS11041    Nuclear Physics   10  
    PHYS11042    Particle Physics   10  
    PHYS11045    Classical Electrodynamics   10  
    PHYS11047    Modern Quantum Field Theory   10  

    Notes:Level 11 courses - the Programme Guide gives details and constraints on choice of courses to facilitate advance planning. Note that students MUST take 120 credits of level 11 courses over years 4 and 5.
     

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