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Degree Programme Table: Mathematical Physics (BSc Hons) (UTMAPYB)

Year 1, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: September

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


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


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    PHYS08016 Physics 1A: Foundations Semester 1 20
    MATH08057 Introduction to Linear Algebra Semester 1 20
    MATH08058 Calculus and its Applications Semester 2 20
    PHYS08036 Mathematics for Physics 2 Semester 2 20




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


    Select exactly 20 credits from the following list of courses, during Semester 2
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH08059    Proofs and Problem Solving   20  
    PHYS08017    Physics 1B: The Stuff of the Universe   20  

    Notes:If Proofs and Problem Solving is not taken in Year 1, Accelerated Proofs and Problem Solving (MATH08071) must be taken in Year 2.

    If either of these options are taken, it is compulsory for progression.
     
    AND   

    Select exactly 20 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     


    Year 2, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: August

  • Notes: Progression to second year requires passes in all first year specified compulsory courses, or for Direct Entry award of 120pt by prior learning. This is in addition to the general progression requirement.

    Before selecting your outside courses, please ensure you have met your Personal Tutor and consulted the Programme Guide: http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/progguides

    Overarching rule A below applies to students continuing from Year 1. Overarching rule B applies to Direct Entry (POE2) students.

    All courses taken under Group A or Group B are compulsory for progression.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 0 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 5 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 120 credits from these collections:  

    Select exactly 100 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS08054    Physics of Matter   10  
    MATH08064    Fundamentals of Pure Mathematics   20  
    PHYS08053    Introductory Fields and Waves   20  
    MATH08063    Several Variable Calculus and Differential Equations   20  
    MATH08066    Probability   10  
    PHYS08045    Modern Physics   10  
    PHYS08052    Introductory Dynamics   10  

    Notes:These courses are compulsory for all continuing students. These courses are compulsory for progression.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 10 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS08049    Programming and Data Analysis   10  
    PHYS08048    Practical Physics   20  

    Notes:These courses are compulsory for progression.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 10 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH08071    Accelerated Proofs and Problem Solving   10  

    Notes:If Proofs and Problem Solving was not taken in year 1, Accelerated Proofs and Problem Solving (MATH08071) must be taken. If Proofs and Problem Solving was taken in year 1, Accelerated Proofs and Problem Solving cannot be taken.

    These courses are compulsory for progression.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 10 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

    Notes:This only applies to continuing students.
     



    OR   

    Overarching rule collection group: B  
    Select exactly 120 credits from these collections:  

    Select exactly 120 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH08062    Accelerated Algebra and Calculus for Direct Entry   20  
    PHYS08045    Modern Physics   10  
    MATH08064    Fundamentals of Pure Mathematics   20  
    MATH08071    Accelerated Proofs and Problem Solving   10  
    PHYS08049    Programming and Data Analysis   10  
    PHYS08052    Introductory Dynamics   10  
    MATH08066    Probability   10  
    PHYS08053    Introductory Fields and Waves   20  
    PHYS08054    Physics of Matter   10  

    Notes:These courses are compulsory for all Direct Entry Students (POE2).

    These courses are compulsory for progression.
     



    Year 3, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: August

  • Notes: Progression to third year requires passes in all second year specified compulsory courses. This is in addition to the general progression requirement.

    Before selecting your outside courses, please ensure you have met your Personal Tutor and consulted the Programme Guide: http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/progguides



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


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    PHYS10015 Lagrangian Dynamics Semester 1 10
    PHYS10093 Electromagnetism and Relativity Full Year 20
    PHYS10094 Principles of Quantum Mechanics Full Year 20
    PHYS09061 Thermal Physics Full Year 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 4 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Select a minimum of 10 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS09054    Fourier Analysis   10  
    PHYS09055    Fourier Analysis and Statistics   20  
    MATH10066    Honours Differential Equations   20  

    Notes:If Probability MATH08066 not taken in second year, Fourier Analysis and Statistics must be taken. If Honours Differential Equations taken, then Honours Complex variables must also be taken.
     
    AND   

    Select exactly 10 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS09057    Computer Modelling   10  
    PHYS10090    Numerical Recipes   10  

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 10 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS10091    Complex Analysis   10  
    MATH10067    Honours Complex Variables   20  

    Notes:If Honours Differential Equations taken, then Honours Complex Variables must also be taken.
     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH10069    Honours Algebra   20  
    MATH10068    Honours Analysis   20  
    PHYS09059    Observational Astronomy   20  
    PHYS09024    Experimental Physics   20  
    PHYS09058    Quantum Computing Project   10  
    MATH10060    Numerical Ordinary Differential Equations and Applications   10  
    MATH10074    Geometry   10  

     


    Year 4, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: August

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


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


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    PHYS10034 Methods of Mathematical Physics Semester 1 10
    PHYS10043 Quantum Physics Semester 2 10
    PHYS11019 Quantum Theory Semester 1 10
    PHYS11012 Hamiltonian Dynamics Semester 2 10
    PHYS10046 Team Review Project Full Year 10
    PHYS11024 Statistical Physics Semester 2 10
    PHYS10098 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 a minimum of 0 credits and a maximum of 10 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 10 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS10083    Symmetries of Quantum Mechanics   10  

    Notes:Students must take this course if it wasn't taken in Junior Honours.
     


    AND   

    Overarching rule collection group: B  
    Select a minimum of 40 credits and a maximum of 50 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 40 credits and maximum of 50 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS10084    Science Education Placement: Physics   20  
    PHYS10095    Solid State Physics   10  
    PHYS10097    Soft Condensed Matter Physics   10  
    PHYS10096    Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics   20  
    PHYS10094    Principles of Quantum Mechanics   20  
    PHYS10099    Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics   10  
    PHYS10093    Electromagnetism and Relativity   20  
    PHYS10100    Data Acquisition and Handling   10  
    PHYS10101    Cosmology   10  
    PHYS10091    Complex Analysis   10  
    PHYS10098    Classical Electrodynamics   10  
    PHYS10102    Astrophysics   20  
    PHYS10090    Numerical Recipes   10  
    PHYS10088    Symmetries of Classical Mechanics   10  
    PHYS10033    Mathematics Skills   10  
    PHYS10042    Physics Skills   10  
    MECE10004    Fluid Mechanics (Mechanical) 4   10  
    EASC10036    Geomagnetism   10  
    METE10003    Physics of Climate   10  
    METE10002    Atmospheric Physics   10  
    METE10001    Atmospheric Dynamics   10  
    PHYS10083    Symmetries of Quantum Mechanics   10  
    PHYS10045    Stellar Evolution   10  
    PHYS10043    Quantum Physics   10  
    PHYS10035    Modelling and Visualisation in Physics   10  
    PHYS10034    Methods of Mathematical Physics   10  
    PHYS10015    Lagrangian Dynamics   10  
    PHYS10026    Atomic and Molecular Physics   10  
    MATH10075    General and Algebraic Topology   20  
    MATH10077    Algebraic Topology   10  
    MATH10076    General Topology   10  
    MATH10069    Honours Algebra   20  
    MATH10068    Honours Analysis   20  
    MATH10074    Geometry   10  

    Notes:Students can select between Level 10 and Level 11 options.
     

    Select a minimum of 40 credits and maximum of 50 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS11035    Advanced Cosmology   10  
    PHYS11007    Advanced Statistical Physics   10  
    PHYS11040    Biological Physics   10  
    PHYS11037    Computational Astrophysics   10  
    PHYS11010    General Relativity   10  
    PHYS11012    Hamiltonian Dynamics   10  
    PHYS11013    High Energy Astrophysics   10  
    PHYS11044    Lasers and Applications   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  
    PHYS11047    Modern Quantum Field Theory   10  
    PHYS11018    Physics Skills (MPhys 5)   10  
    PHYS11056    Galaxies   10  
    PHYS11053    Nuclear Astrophysics   10  
    ENVI11002    Introduction to Three Dimensional Climate Modelling   10  

    Notes:Students can select between Level 10 and Level 11 options.
     



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