BSC Physics and Astrophysics (PHYU06) FT

2017 - 2018

For students whose initial registration was prior to the 2019/20 session

Year 1

Core These are a compulsory part of your degree: you cannot change them. units (120 credits)

A student will take

Semester 1
PHY101 + A Level Mathematics or equivalent A Level Physics or equivalent. Yes, there is limited availability for the tutorial sessions, so the students from Physics and Astronomy have priority..	Mechanics, Waves, Optics and Special Relativity	AUT SEM	20 credits
PHY111 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: PHY213 PHY217 PHY217 PHY241 PHY324 PHY406 PHY417 PHY426 PHY427 (when the module is running)	Our Evolving Universe	AUT SEM	10 credits
PHY115 + Restricted to PHYU06 BSc Physics & Astrophjysics, PHYU11 MPhys Physics & Astrophysics.	Professional Skills in Physics & Astronomy I	AUT SEM	10 credits
Semester 2
PHY102 + A-level Mathematics or equivalent. A-level Physics or equivalent.. PHY101.	Electromagnetism, Thermal and Quantum Physics	SPR SEM	20 credits
PHY104 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: PHY213 PHY217 PHY405 PHY406 PHY427 PHY438 (when the module is running) + Sudents must have Maths A Level.	Introduction to Astrophysics	SPR SEM	10 credits
PHY106 + Only to be taken by students with A Level maths and physics.	The Solar System	SPR SEM	10 credits
PHY116 + Restricted to students taking PHYU06 BSc Physics & Astrophysics and PHYU11 MPhys Physics & Astrophysics.	Professional Skills in Physics and Astronomy II	SPR SEM	10 credits
Full academic year
PHY120 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: MAS280 (when the module is running) XCannot be taken with: PHY165	Mathematics for Physicists and Astronomers	ACAD YR	30 credits

Year 2

Core These are a compulsory part of your degree: you cannot change them. units (110 credits)

A student will take

Semester 1
PHY213 ⇐P⇒Pre-requisites: PHY104 PHY111 Is a pre-requisite for: PHY404 (when the module is running) + Restricted to students studying Astronomy and/or Physics to degree level.	Stellar Structure and Evolution	AUT SEM	10 credits
PHY230 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: PHY414 PHY422 (when the module is running) CCo-requisites: PHY250 PHY251 XCannot be taken with: PHY236 + PHY101 and PHY102.	Experimental Physics I	AUT SEM	10 credits
PHY241 ⇐P⇒Pre-requisites: PHY104 PHY111 Is a pre-requisite for: PHY31001 (when the module is running) CCo-requisites: PHY242 XCannot be taken with: PHY430 + PHYU11, PHYU06, PHYU25.	Observational Astronomy	AUT SEM	10 credits
PHY250 + Students will have the standard qualifications for the degree (maths and physics A-levels).	From Electromagnetism to Quantum Physics	AUT SEM	25 credits
Semester 2
PHY216 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: PHY405 (when the module is running) + Restricted to students studying Astronomy and/or Physics to degree level..	Galaxies	SPR SEM	10 credits
PHY229 + A level Mathematics and Physics. PHY106 and PHY111 required, PHY104 recommended..	Extra-Solar Planets and Astrobiology	SPR SEM	10 credits
PHY242 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: PHY404 (when the module is running) CCo-requisites: PHY241	Astronomical Spectroscopy	SPR SEM	10 credits
PHY251 XCannot be taken with: PHY290 PHY292 PHY293 PHY294 + Students will have the standard qualifications for the degree (maths and physics A-levels).	From Thermodynamics to Atomic and Nuclear Physics	SPR SEM	25 credits

Approved These are on a restricted list of modules offered by your department(s). Normally you will need to select a minimum number of credits from the list. units (10 credits)

A student will take 10 credits from this group.

Semester 1
PHY221 CCo-requisites: PHY250 PHY251 + PHY101 PHY102, usual level 1 modules in physic and mathematics or equivalent.	Classical Physics	AUT SEM	10 credits
PHY235 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: PHY31001 (when the module is running) CCo-requisites: PHY236	Programming in Python	AUT SEM	10 credits
Semester 2
PHY227 ⇐PPre-requisites: PHY250 PHY250 + PHY101, PHY102. Physical Sciences background useful.	Optics	SPR SEM	10 credits

Year 3

Core These are a compulsory part of your degree: you cannot change them. units (70 credits)

A student will take

Semester 1
PHY304 ⇐P⇒Pre-requisites: PHY21004 PHY21005 Is a pre-requisite for: PHY418 PHY419 PHY425 PHY431 PHY466 (when the module is running) CCo-requisites: PHY326 PHY379 XCannot be taken with: PHY448	Particle Physics	AUT SEM	10 credits
PHY305 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: PHY404 (when the module is running) + Only available to students on FF35 (PHYU06), GF15 (MASU21), F3F5 (PHYU11).	Stellar Atmospheres	AUT SEM	10 credits
PHY332 ⇐P⇒Pre-requisites: PHY21005 PHY21006 Is a pre-requisite for: PHY440 (when the module is running)	Atomic and Laser Physics	AUT SEM	10 credits
PHY380 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: PHY424 PHY440 PHY477 PHY481 PHY482 (when the module is running) XCannot be taken with: PHY439	Solid State Physics	AUT SEM	10 credits
Semester 2
PHY306 XCannot be taken with: PHY443	Introduction to Cosmology	SPR SEM	10 credits
PHY319 + Restricted to students studying MASU21, MASU22, PHYU06, PHYU11,.	Astronomy Project	SPR SEM	10 credits
Full academic year
PHY350 + Not to be taken with PHY340 (or having previously taken PHY307/315/318).	Problem Solving & Advanced Skills in Physics/Astrophysics	ACAD YR	10 credits

Approved These are on a restricted list of modules offered by your department(s). Normally you will need to select a minimum number of credits from the list. units (20 credits)

A student will take 20 credits from this group.

Semester 1
PHY326 ⇐P⇒Pre-requisites: PHY21004 PHY326 Is a pre-requisite for: PHY326 (when the module is running) CCo-requisites: PHY304 XCannot be taken with: PHY426 + Students should have knowledge of physics and/or astrophysics up to second year (F5) level..	Dark Matter and the Universe	AUT SEM	10 credits
PHY327 XCannot be taken with: PHY417	History of Astronomy	AUT SEM	10 credits
Semester 2
PHY320 ⇐P⇒Pre-requisites: PHY21005 Is a pre-requisite for: PHY404 (when the module is running) + Second Year Physics or Astronomy, PHY303 Nuclear Physics..	Nuclear Astrophysics	SPR SEM	10 credits

A student shall take a total of 30 credits from 3C and 3D.

AND

Approved These are on a restricted list of modules offered by your department(s). Normally you will need to select a minimum number of credits from the list. units (10 credits)

One unit to be selected from this group

A student will take a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 credits from this group.

Semester 1
PHY341 + restricted to students studying a single or dual honours degree including Physics or Chemical Physics.	Physics Level 3 Project 1	AUT SEM	10 credits
Semester 2
PHY342 + restricted to students studying a single or dual honours degree including Physics or Chemical Physics.	Physics Level 3 Project 2	SPR SEM	10 credits
Full academic year
PHY346	Industrial Group Project in Physics	ACAD YR	20 credits
PHY391	Quantum Information Laboratory	ACAD YR	20 credits
PHY392 + PHY225, PHY235, PHY241.	Physical Computing	ACAD YR	20 credits
PHY393 ⇐PPre-requisites: PHY21005 PHY21006	Microscopy and Spectroscopy Laboratory	ACAD YR	20 credits
PHY394 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: PHY427 (when the module is running)	Physics Education and Outreach	ACAD YR	20 credits

AND

Approved These are on a restricted list of modules offered by your department(s). Normally you will need to select a minimum number of credits from the list. units (10 credits)

A student will take a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 credits from this group.

Semester 1
PHY235 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: PHY31001 (when the module is running) CCo-requisites: PHY236	Programming in Python	AUT SEM	10 credits
PHY377 XCannot be taken with: PHY477	The Physics of Soft Condensed Matter	AUT SEM	10 credits
PHY381 ⇐PPre-requisites: PHY21005 PHY21006 XCannot be taken with: PHY481	Advanced Electrodynamics	AUT SEM	10 credits
Semester 2
PHY303 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: PHY466 (when the module is running)	Nuclear Physics	SPR SEM	10 credits
PHY313 + Restricted to students studying PHYU01, PHYU02, PHYU04, PHYU06, PHYU10, PHYU14, PHYU16, PHYU19, PHYU23..	Mathematical Physics	SPR SEM	10 credits
PHY328	Advanced Programming in Python	SPR SEM	10 credits
PHY339 ⇐P⇒Pre-requisites: PHY21005 PHY21006 Is a pre-requisite for: PHY420 PHY421 PHY433 (when the module is running) XCannot be taken with: PHY6340	Statistical Physics	SPR SEM	10 credits
PHY347 XCannot be taken with: PHY447	Physics in an Enterprise Culture	SPR SEM	10 credits
PHY349 ⇐PPre-requisites: PHY21005 PHY21006 XCannot be taken with: PHY449	Further Quantum Mechanics	SPR SEM	10 credits
PHY382 XCannot be taken with: PHY424	Semiconductor Physics and Technology	SPR SEM	10 credits

A student must achieve a pass mark in a final year project (PHY319 or units listed in 3C) in order to be eligible for an Honours Degree.

⇐P	-	This module has pre-requisite(s).
P⇒	-	This module is a pre-requisite for other modules.
C	-	This module has co-requisite(s).
X	-	Some modules cannot be studied in combination with this module.
+	-	Additional information about requirements for studying this module.

Please note that the regulations displayed on this page reflect provision in 2017/18 and may not reflect study undertaken in other academic sessions. To see regulations that applied in another academic session, please return to the Programme Regulations Finder home screen and select the appropriate session.