Year 1, Academic year 2015/16, 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: A pass in one of these courses is compulsory for progression to Year 2.
If Proofs and Problem Solving is not taken in Year 1, Accelerated Proofs and Problem Solving (MATH08071) must be taken in Year 2.
AND
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Year 2, Academic year 2015/16, Starting month: August
Notes: Progression to second year requires passes in all first year specified compulsory courses or, for Direct Entry, award of 120 credits 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 6
compulsory course(s).
Code |
Course Name |
Period |
Credits |
PHYS08054
|
Physics of Matter |
Semester 2 |
10 |
|
MATH08064
|
Fundamentals of Pure Mathematics |
Semester 2 |
20 |
|
MATH08066
|
Probability |
Semester 1 |
10 |
|
PHYS08053
|
Introductory Fields and Waves |
Semester 2 |
20 |
|
PHYS08045
|
Modern Physics |
Semester 1 |
10 |
|
PHYS08052
|
Introductory Dynamics |
Semester 1 |
10 |
|
COURSE OPTIONS
This DPT has 5
set(s) of course options with the following rules.
Overarching rule collection group: A
Select exactly 40 credits
from these collections:
Select
exactly 20 credits
from the following list of courses, during Semester 1
Code |
Course Name |
Credits |
MATH08063
|
Several Variable Calculus and Differential Equations
|
20
|
Notes: A pass in this course is compulsory for continuing students to progress to Year 3.
AND
Select
a minimum of 10 credits and maximum of 20 credits
from the following list of courses, during Semester 2
Code |
Course Name |
Credits |
PHYS08049
|
Programming and Data Analysis
|
10
|
PHYS08048
|
Practical Physics
|
20
|
Notes: A pass in one of these courses is compulsory for progression to Year 3.
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 (MATH08059) was not taken in year 1, Accelerated Proofs and Problem Solving must be taken. If Proofs and Problem Solving was taken in year 1, Accelerated Proofs and Problem Solving cannot be taken. A pass in either MATH08059 or MATH08071 is compulsory for progression to Year 3.
AND
OR
Overarching rule collection group: B
Select exactly 40 credits
from these collections:
Select
exactly 40 credits
from the following list of courses, as available
Code |
Course Name |
Credits |
MATH08062
|
Accelerated Algebra and Calculus for Direct Entry
|
20
|
MATH08071
|
Accelerated Proofs and Problem Solving
|
10
|
PHYS08049
|
Programming and Data Analysis
|
10
|
Notes: These courses are compulsory for all Direct Entry Students (POE2).
Passes in these courses are compulsory for Direct Entry students to progress to Year 3.
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Year 3, Academic year 2015/16, 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 6
compulsory course(s).
Code |
Course Name |
Period |
Credits |
PHYS10015
|
Lagrangian Dynamics |
Semester 1 |
10 |
|
PHYS10094
|
Principles of Quantum Mechanics |
Full Year |
20 |
|
PHYS10093
|
Electromagnetism and Relativity |
Full Year |
20 |
|
PHYS09061
|
Thermal Physics |
Full Year |
20 |
|
MATH10067
|
Honours Complex Variables |
Semester 2 |
20 |
|
PHYS09057
|
Computer Modelling |
As available |
10 |
|
COURSE OPTIONS
This DPT has 1
set(s) of course options with the following rules.
Select
exactly 20 credits
from the following list of courses, as available
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Year 4, Academic year 2015/16, Starting month: August
Notes: Progression to the fourth year of the MPhys programme requires a minimum average of 55% over the 120 credits of compulsory courses in 3rd year and a maximum of 20 credits obtained by credits awarded on aggregation (CA). This is in addition to the general progression requirements.
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. The Programme Guide gives details and constraints on choice of courses to facilitate advance planning.
COMPULSORY COURSES
This DPT has 7
compulsory course(s).
Code |
Course Name |
Period |
Credits |
PHYS10034
|
Methods of Mathematical Physics |
Semester 1 |
10 |
|
PHYS11019
|
Quantum Theory |
Semester 1 |
10 |
|
PHYS10099
|
Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics |
Semester 1 |
10 |
|
PHYS10106
|
Nuclear and Particle Physics |
Semester 1 |
10 |
|
PHYS10083
|
Symmetries of Quantum Mechanics |
Semester 2 |
10 |
|
PHYS11011
|
Group Project |
Full Year |
10 |
|
PHYS11045
|
Classical Electrodynamics |
Semester 2 |
10 |
|
COURSE OPTIONS
This DPT has 7
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 20 credits
from the following list of courses, as available
Code |
Course Name |
Credits |
PHYS11024
|
Statistical Physics
|
10
|
PHYS11012
|
Hamiltonian Dynamics
|
10
|
Notes: These courses must be followed in either Senior Honours or Integrated Masters year.
AND
Select
a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits
from the following list of courses, as available
Code |
Course Name |
Credits |
PHYS11010
|
General Relativity
|
10
|
MATH11138
|
Geometry of General Relativity
|
10
|
Notes: At least one of these courses must be followed in either Senior Honours or Integrated Masters year.
AND
Select
a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits
from the following list of courses, as available
Code |
Course Name |
Credits |
PHYS10086
|
Senior Honours Project (Physics & Astronomy) Semester 1
|
20
|
PHYS10087
|
Senior Honours Project (Physics & Astronomy) Semester 2
|
20
|
PHYS10107
|
Mathematical Physics Honours Project
|
10
|
PHYS10084
|
Science Education Placement: Physics
|
20
|
AND
Select
a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 50 credits
from the following list of courses, as available
Notes: These are common choices from the School of Mathematics. Further School of Mathematics options are also available (see below).
AND
Select
a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 50 credits
from the following list of courses, as available
Notes: Level 10 options for SH/IM students in Physics and Astronomy.
AND
Select
a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 50 credits
from the following list of courses, as available
Notes: Level 11 options for SH/IM students in Physics and Astronomy. At least 120 credits of Level 11 courses must be taken over Senior Honours and Integrated Masters years.
AND
Select
a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 50 credits
from
Level 10 and 11 courses in Schedule P, as available
Notes: Level 10 and 11 courses from the School of Mathematics. At least 120 credits of Level 11 courses must be taken over Senior Honours and Integrated Masters years.
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Year 5, Academic year 2015/16, 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. The Programme Guide gives details and constraints on choice of courses to facilitate advance planning.
COMPULSORY COURSES
This DPT has 3
compulsory course(s).
Code |
Course Name |
Period |
Credits |
PHYS11021
|
Relativistic Quantum Field Theory |
Semester 1 |
10 |
|
PHYS11016
|
MPhys Project |
Full Year |
40 |
|
PHYS11049
|
MPhys Project Presentation |
As available |
10 |
|
COURSE OPTIONS
This DPT has 6
set(s) of course options with the following rules.
Overarching rule collection group: A
Select exactly 60 credits
from these collections:
Select
a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits
from the following list of courses, as available
Code |
Course Name |
Credits |
PHYS11024
|
Statistical Physics
|
10
|
PHYS11012
|
Hamiltonian Dynamics
|
10
|
Notes: These courses must be taken, unless they have already been taken in Senior Honours year.
AND
Select
a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits
from the following list of courses, as available
Code |
Course Name |
Credits |
PHYS11010
|
General Relativity
|
10
|
MATH11138
|
Geometry of General Relativity
|
10
|
Notes: At least one of these courses must be taken, unless one has already been taken in Senior Honours year.
AND
Select
a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 60 credits
from the following list of courses, as available
Notes: These are common choices from the School of Mathematics. Further School of Mathematics courses are also available (see below).
AND
Select
a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 60 credits
from the following list of courses, as available
Notes: Level 10 options for SH/IM students in Physics and Astronomy.
AND
Select
a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 60 credits
from the following list of courses, as available
Notes: Level 11 options for SH/IM students in Physics and Astronomy. At least 120 credits of level 11 courses must be taken over Senior Honours and Integrated Masters years.
AND
Select
a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 60 credits
from
Level 10 and 11 courses in Schedule P, as available
Notes: Level 10 and 11 options from the School of Mathematics. At least 120 credits of Level 11 courses must be taken over Senior Honours and Integrated Masters years.
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