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

Year 1, Academic year 2016/17, 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   

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

     


    Year 2, Academic year 2016/17, 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, as available
    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   

    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:Overarching Rule A applies to continuing students.
     


    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 must be followed by all Direct Entry Students (POE2).

    Passes in these courses are compulsory for Direct Entry students to progress to Year 3.

     



    Year 3, Academic year 2016/17, 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
    PHYS10093 Electromagnetism and Relativity Full Year 20
    PHYS10094 Principles of Quantum Mechanics 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
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH10069    Honours Algebra   20  
    MATH10068    Honours Analysis   20  
    PHYS09059    Observational Astronomy   20  
    MATH10060    Numerical Ordinary Differential Equations and Applications   10  
    MATH10074    Geometry   10  
    MATH10066    Honours Differential Equations   20  
    PHYS09049    Experimental Physics   20  
    PHYS09025    Experimental Physics (CP10)   10  
    PHYS09056    Research Methods in Physics   10  

     


    Year 4, Academic year 2016/17, 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 5 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    PHYS10034 Methods of Mathematical Physics 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
    PHYS10046 Team Review Project Full Year 10




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 6 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 70 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 10 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 20 credits and maximum of 30 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS11045    Classical Electrodynamics   10  
    PHYS11024    Statistical Physics   10  
    PHYS11019    Quantum Theory   10  

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PHYS11012    Hamiltonian Dynamics   10  
    PHYS11010    General Relativity   10  
    MATH11138    Geometry of General Relativity   10  
    MATH10074    Geometry   10  
    MATH10066    Honours Differential Equations   20  
    MATH10069    Honours Algebra   20  
    MATH10068    Honours Analysis   20  
    MATH11169    Quantum Information   10  

    Notes:These are common choices in Mathematical Physics and School of Mathematics courses. Further choices are outlined below.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    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  
    METE10001    Atmospheric Dynamics   10  
    METE10002    Atmospheric Physics   10  
    METE10003    Physics of Climate   10  
    EASC10036    Geomagnetism   10  
    MECE10004    Fluid Mechanics (Mechanical) 4   10  
    PHYS10042    Physics Skills   10  
    PHYS10033    Mathematics Skills   10  
    PHYS10090    Numerical Recipes   10  
    PHYS10102    Astrophysics   20  
    PHYS10101    Cosmology   10  
    PHYS10100    Data Acquisition and Handling   10  
    PHYS10099    Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics   10  
    PHYS10097    Soft Condensed Matter Physics   10  
    PHYS10095    Solid State Physics   10  
    PHYS10084    Science Education Placement: Physics   20  
    PHYS10105    Methods of Theoretical Physics   20  
    EASC10102    Earth's Atmospheric Composition   20  

    Notes:Level 10 options for SH/IM students in Physics and Astronomy.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 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  
    PHYS11041    Nuclear Physics   10  
    PHYS11042    Particle Physics   10  
    PHYS11056    Galaxies   10  
    PHYS11053    Nuclear Astrophysics   10  
    ENVI11002    Introduction to Three Dimensional Climate Modelling   10  
    PGPH11094    Modern Quantum Field Theory   10  
    PGPH11097    Symmetries of Particles and Fields   10  
    PHYS11045    Classical Electrodynamics   10  
    PHYS11052    Quantum Condensed Matter Physics   10  
    PHYS11054    Advanced Materials Physics   10  
    PHYS11055    Geometry and Physics of Soft Condensed Matter   10  
    PHYS11061    Electronic Structure Theory   10  
    PGPH11099    Gauge Theories in Particle Physics   20  

    Notes:Level 11 options for SH/IM students in Physics and Astronomy.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from Level 10 and 11 courses in Schedule P, as available

    Notes:Level 10/11 courses from the School of Mathematics
     



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