Proposal
for a New Programme
This form is available for downloading from
admin/ar/templates/new_prog - spaces can be expanded as required.
This proposal is in Strategic Phase
Operational
Phase
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1. Name of
Department and Departmental contact Physics, Dr G M Swallowe |
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2. Award and Title
of proposed new programme (see * below) MPhys in Physics and Mathematics |
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3. Month and Year
of first intake to the programme Sept/Oct 2005 Will the
programme be offered as: full-time part-time full-time and part-time |
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4. If the proposed
new programme is a revised version of an existing programme, state how this
will be phased in, i.e. - year(s) that Parts B, C, D will commence; pathway
for students currently on placement/leave of absence and resit students. The BSc programme will continue. However, students on the BSc programme have the opportunity to
transfer to the MPhys programme before the start of Part C. |
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5. List the numbers
of any new modules proposed. |
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6. Is it intended
that any modules will be available by full/partial Distance Learning? Yes No Is it intended that the programme will be fully Distance
Learning? Yes No Guidelines on
full/partial DL provision are available on the intranet at: https://internal.lboro.ac.uk/admin/registry/uniwide/ |
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7. Reasons for the
proposal: its purpose and relevance; how it will enhance calibre of teaching
and learning; implications for existing programmes and modules in the
department (see * below) The programme
is intended to give students a solid grounding both in physics and in
mathematics, in particular those areas of mathematics applicable to physics,
as well as the opportunity to study selected topics in greater depth. This will enable students to progress to
research in theoretical physics or mathematics, as well as providing a strong
basis for other careers. The programme
will draw on the expertise in both Departments to offer more depth and
breadth than the current BSc programme in Physics and Mathematics. |
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8. Expected
student numbers About
5 |
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9. Staffing
implications - adequacy of existing departmental resources; net
increase/reduction in staff teaching effort or demands on support staff The
only significant additional effort is the need to supervise further projects
in Physics or Mathematics. All
modules exist already for MPhys Physics, MMath Mathematics or BSc Physics and
Mathematics. |
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10. Additional
Library requirements Possible need
for a small number of extra copies of recommended texts. |
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11. Additional
Computing Support required NONE Network/Software (please
elaborate): |
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12. Other resource
implications, e.g. - lecture room, lab and other space requirements;
equipment, materials; timetabling constraints (block-teaching for example);
any special residential requirements No other
resource implications. |
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13. Implications for
other departments both providing and receiving NONE |
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14. Evidence of
demand and suitability; views of lecturers; current/prospective students;
external examiners/ assessors, professional/industrial bodies etc. The proposal
was first discussed in a meeting of the Physics Staff Student Committee on 24
May 2000, and was commended by the Periodic Programme Review for Physics on 8
May 2003. All current
undergraduates were surveyed by email on 5 March 2004. Out of 12 Physics and Mathematics
undergraduates, 3 replied, all positively.
One Part A student would be interested in transferring, and one Part C
student would have transferred had he had the opportunity. At least one
visitor at an Open Day asked whether such a programme existed. The forthcoming IOP accreditation
visit on 27 April 2004 will provide an opportunity for feedback from a professional body. External Examiners will be contacted
shortly. |
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15. Implications for
employability This will
enable students to progress to research in theoretical physics or
mathematics, as well as providing a strong basis for other careers. |
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16. Any other
relevant information |
*..... A department
proposing a group of new programmes/titles with a higher proportion of common
modules, or proposing to add a new programme/title to an existing group of this
kind, should produce information clearly defining the award pathways and
justify the differentiation of the award titles. Proposals of this type should be flagged up during the strategic
phase, bearing in mind that the case may be driven by non-pedagogic issues
(such as marketing, recruitment or administration).
STRATEGIC PHASE
Financial Statement
attached
Head of Department Signature:…………………………………………………………….
Date: …………………………………..
Comments from Associate Dean (Teaching):
This proposal
has been discussed with the Department and can now be submitted to the Faculty
Directorate and Operations Sub-Committee.
Yes/No
Associate Dean (Teaching) Signature:
………………………………………………………..
Date: ……………………………………
Forms not including both the Head of Department's and
Associate Dean (Teaching)'s signature will not be accepted.
OPERATIONAL PHASE
Programme
Regulations attached (with any Distance Learning Modules identified)
Programme
Specification attached
New Module
Specifications (CIS versions)
attached
(to include for each a completed proposal form for new
modules as used for
the Annual Update process, excluding the Approval Route page
for signatures)
Evidence of
External Support attached
Consultation
forms attached and considered:
........... Other
Academic Departments
........... (Please
list)
........... Library
........... Careers
Service
........... Computing
Services
...........
........... Media
Services
........... Learning
and Teaching Development (where appropriate for the
........... development,
support and provision of distance learning)
Quality
Assurance Statement attached (for collaborative proposal only)
Head of Department Signature:…………………………………………………………….
Date: …………………………………..
Comments from the Associate Dean (Teaching):
This proposal
can now be submitted to Curriculum Sub-Committee
Associate Dean (Teaching) Signature:
………………………………………………………..
Date: ……………………………………
Forms not including both the Head of Department's and
Associate Dean (Teaching)'s signature will not be accepted.
(December 2003)
WHEN
SUBMITTING OPERATIONAL PROPOSALS please forward an electronic copy of the
proposal form and the programme regulations/specification as an email
attachment to J.E.Elliott
LOUGHBOROUGH
UNIVERSITY
LEARNING
AND TEACHING COMMITTEE
CURRICULUM
SUB-COMMITTEE
A
proposal for a new programme
Senate requires that strategic proposals for new programmes
include evidence of adequate consultation within the University.
Consultation is required with:
Academic departments which will
provide teaching to the programme
Academic departments which have
relevant expertise or common interests
The Pilkington Library
The Careers Service
Media Services
Computing Services
Learning and Teaching Development
(where appropriate for the development, support and
provision of distance learning)
PLEASE allow the above Departments and Support Services at
least 10 days to read your proposal and complete this form.
The originating department should complete (1), (2) and (3),
and request the Head of each Department or Service consulted to complete the
section below (in legible form,
preferably typed).
(1)....... SUBJECT OF PROPOSALS: Extended version
of Physics and Mathematics programme, leading to MPhys...............................................................................................................................................................
(2)....... ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:..........................................................................................................
(3)....... DEPARTMENT CONSULTED ABOUT THE PROPOSALS:............................................................
The Head of the Department consulted should sign below to
confirm that adequate consultation has taken place. (This will not be taken to imply that agreement has necessarily
been reached.)
DEPARTMENT CONSULTED:
ASPECTS ON
WHICH THE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN CONSULTED:
ANY COMMENTS
BY THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT CONSULTED:
SIGNATURE OF HEAD OF DEPARTMENT:............................................................................................................
DATE:...........................................................................................................
[June
2003]
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Regulations for the Honours Degree Programmes in
Physics and Mathematics
These
Programme regulations refer to the conduct of this programme in the Session
2005/2006 and should be read in conjunction with the General Regulations for Undergraduate Awards and the relevant
Module Specifications. Notice of change
will be given by the Department responsible for the programme.
1. Structure
(1) Administrative
responsibility for the programmes rests with the Department of Physics.
(2) The programmes lead to the
award of BSc or MPhys.
(3) (a) The
duration of the BSc programme is either 6 semesters or 8 semesters. Students
opting to take eight semesters are required to spend the year following Part B
either (a) on an approved course of study at a University abroad or (b)
undertaking professional training. Both
lead to the award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies in accordance with
Senate Regulation XI.
(b) The
duration of the MPhys programme is either 8 semesters or 10 semesters. Students
opting to take ten semesters are required to spend the year following Part B
either (a) on an approved course of study at a University abroad or (b)
undertaking professional training. Both
lead to the award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies in accordance with
Senate Regulation XI.
2. Content
(1) Part A - Introductory
Modules
Semesters 1 and 2
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular
weight 40)
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Code |
Title |
Modular
Weight |
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MAA340 |
Calculus |
20 |
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MAA342 |
Linear Algebra |
20 |
Semester 1
COMPULSORY
MODULES (total modular weight 40)
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Code |
Title |
Modular
Weight |
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MAA141 |
Geometry, Vectors & Complex Numbers |
10 |
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MAA160 |
Computer Applications in Mathematics |
10 |
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PHA101 |
Mechanics |
10 |
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PHA102 |
Electricity & Magnetism |
10 |
There are
no optional modules in this semester.
Semester 2
COMPULSORY
MODULES (total modular weight 40)
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Code |
Title |
Modular
Weight |
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MAA255 |
Differential Equations |
10 |
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PHA201 |
Atomic and
Thermal Physics |
10 |
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PHA202 |
Waves, Optics and Relativity |
10 |
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PHA285 |
Physics Laboratory |
10 |
There are
no optional modules in this semester.
(2) Part B - Degree Modules
Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total
modular weight 60)
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Code |
Title |
Modular
Weight |
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MAB142 |
Vector Spaces |
10 |
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MAB150 |
Vector Calculus |
10 |
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MAB160 |
Numerical Methods 1 |
10 |
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PHB101 |
Waves |
10 |
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PHB110 |
Solid State Physics |
10 |
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PHB185 |
Joint Physics Laboratory |
10 |
There are no optional modules in this semester.
Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total
modular weight 50)
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Code |
Title |
Modular
Weight |
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MAA270 |
Introductory Statistics |
10 |
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MAB245 |
Mathematical Methods for Differential
Equations |
10 |
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PHB201 |
Fields |
10 |
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PHB202 |
Quantum Mechanics 1 |
10 |
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PHB203 |
Thermal Physics |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
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Code |
Title |
Modular
Weight |
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MAB241 |
Complex Analysis |
10 |
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MAB242 |
Abstract Algebra |
10 |
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MAB260 |
Numerical Methods 2 |
10 |
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PHB230 |
Science of the Internet and Networks in Nature
and Society |
10 |
Choose one
optional module.
(3) Part I
BSc
candidates opting to take eight semesters and MPhys candidates opting to take
ten semesters are required to take either (a) an approved course of study at a
University abroad or (b) professional training.
(4) Part C of the BSc programme - Degree Modules
Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES
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Code |
Title |
Modular
Weight |
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Project (continues
into semester 2) comprising one from : |
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MAC300 |
BSc Mathematics Project |
20 |
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PHC388 |
Physics Project |
30 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
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Code |
Title |
Modular
Weight |
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MAB170 |
Probability Theory |
10 |
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MAC145 |
Linear Differential Equations |
10 |
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MAC150 |
Inviscid Fluid Mechanics |
10 |
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MAC161 |
Finite Difference Methods |
10 |
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MAC175 |
Operational Research |
10 |
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PHB106 |
Nuclear Physics |
10 |
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PHC108 |
Modern Optics |
10 |
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PHC112 |
Quantum Physics |
20 |
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PHC120 |
Thin Films and Surface Physics |
10 |
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PHC130 |
Fundamentals of Quantum Information |
10 |
Choose
options of total modular weight either 40 or 50 from this list
Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES
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Code |
Title |
Modular
Weight |
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MAC300 or PHC388 |
Project (continued
from semester 1) |
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(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
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Code |
Title |
Modular
Weight |
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MAB270 |
Statistical Modelling |
10 |
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MAC251 |
Vibrations and Waves |
10 |
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MAC275 |
State Space and Optimal Control |
10 |
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MAC277 |
Optimisation |
10 |
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MAC195 |
Systems of ODEs and Calculus of Variations |
10 |
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MAC295 |
Order & Chaos |
10 |
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MAC296 |
Special Relativity |
10 |
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MAC297 |
Mathematical Biology |
10 |
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PHB207 |
Electronics |
10 |
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PHB230 |
Science of the Internet and Networks in Nature
and Society |
10 |
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PHC204 |
Elementary Particle Physics |
10 |
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PHC213 |
Statistical and Low Temperature Physics |
20 |
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PHC214 |
Condensed Matter Physics |
20 |
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PHC230 |
Quantum Information & Computing |
10 |
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PHD203 |
Disorder |
10 |
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ELC007 |
Electromagnetism |
10 |
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DTC010 |
10 |
Choose
options of total modular weight either 40 or 50 from this list.
In Part C,
students must take a total modular weight of 120 of which at least a modular
weight 40 must be MA options and at least a modular weight 40 must be PH
options; for this purpose ELC007 is regarded as a PH module.
(4) Part C of the MPhys
programme - Degree Modules
Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULE
|
Code |
Title |
Modular
Weight |
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PHC112 |
Quantum Physics |
20 |
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(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
|
Code |
Title |
Modular
Weight |
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MAB170 |
Probability Theory |
10 |
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MAC145 |
Linear Differential Equations |
10 |
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MAC150 |
Inviscid Fluid Mechanics |
10 |
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MAC161 |
Finite Difference Methods |
10 |
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MAC175 |
Operational Research |
10 |
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PHB106 |
Nuclear Physics |
10 |
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PHC108 |
Modern Optics |
10 |
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PHC120 |
Thin Films and Surface Physics |
10 |
|
PHC130 |
Fundamentals of Quantum Information |
10 |
Choose
options from this list to make up a total modular weight of 60.
Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES
NONE
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
|
Code |
Title |
Modular
Weight |
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MAB270 |
Statistical Modelling |
10 |
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MAB260 |
Numerical Methods 2 |
10 |
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MAC275 |
State Space and Optimal Control |
10 |
|
MAC277 |
Optimisation |
10 |
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MAC195 |
Systems of ODEs and Calculus of Variations |
10 |
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MAC295 |
Order & Chaos |
10 |
|
MAC296 |
Special Relativity |
10 |
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MAC297 |
Mathematical Biology |
10 |
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PHB207 |
Electronics |
10 |
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PHB230 |
Science of the Internet and Networks in Nature
and Society |
10 |
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PHC204 |
Elementary Particle Physics |
10 |
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PHC213 |
Statistical and Low Temperature Physics |
20 |
|
PHC214 |
Condensed Matter Physics |
20 |
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PHC230 |
Quantum Information & Computing |
10 |
|
PHD203 |
Disorder |
10 |
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ELC007 |
Electromagnetism |
10 |
|
DTC010 |
10 |
Choose
options from this list to make up a total modular weight of 60.
In Part C,
students must take MA modules to a modular weight of at least 40 and PH modules
to a modular weight of at least 40; for this purpose ELC007 is regarded as a PH
module. Students may not choose modules that they have already taken in Part
B. Students may also choose modules of
weight not more than 20 from the University module catalogue. The modules
chosen are subject to the approval of
the Programme Tutor.
(4) Part D of the MPhys
programme - Degree Modules
COMPULSORY MODULE
|
Code |
Title |
Modular
Weight |
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PHD188 |
Physics Research Project |
60 |
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or |
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Mathematics Research Project |
30 |
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Students
choose one of the above; the project may be jointly supervised by both
Departments and may be carried out in an external institution. The project is taken over both semesters.
Semester 1
OPTIONAL MODULES
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Code |
Title |
Modular
Weight |
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MAD102 |
Regular and Chaotic Dynamics |
15 |
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MAP103 |
Fluid Mechanics |
15 |
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MAP105 |
Topics in Mathematical Biology |
15 |
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PHD170 |
Literature Project |
10 |
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PHD104 |
Modern Magnetism |
10 |
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In addition, students may take any Part C or Part D module listed as an option for Part C that they have not already taken in Part C, up to a maximum of 40 credits of C modules in Part D.
Semester 2
OPTIONAL MODULES
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Code |
Title |
Modular
Weight |
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PHD270 |
Literature Project |
10 |
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PHD204 |
Superconductivity and Colossal Magnetoresistance Materials |
10 |
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MAD201 |
Advanced Complex Analysis and Applications |
15 |
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MAP203 |
Atmosphere-Ocean dynamics |
15 |
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MAP205 |
Physiological Modelling and Neurodynamics |
15 |
|
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MAP206 |
Statistical Techniques for Industry |
15 |
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In addition, students may take any Part C or Part D module listed as an option for Part C that they have not already taken in Part C, up to a maximum of 40 credits of C modules in Part D.
In Part D, students must take MA modules to a modular weight of at least 20 and PH modules to a modular weight of at least 20; for this purpose ELC007 is regarded as a PH module. Students may choose either PHD170 or PHD270 but not both. Students may also choose modules of weight not more than 20 from the University module catalogue, subject to the approval of the Programme Tutor.
3. Assessment
Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
Candidates must achieve the minimum
credit requirements set out in the General Regulations for Undergraduate Awards
(GRUA) in order to progress through the
programme and qualify for the award of the degree.
To progress from Part A to Part B,
candidates must also achieve a mark of at least 30% in all modules.
To progress from Part B to Part C of
the MPhys programme, candidates must achieve a mark of 50% averaged over all
modules. A candidate who fails to
achieve this, after any reassessment, but who has achieved 100 credits in Part
B may progress to Part C of the BSc programme.
Any candidate who has successfully
completed Part C of the MPhys programme but fails to complete Part D may at the
discretion of the Programme Board be awarded the degree of BSc in Physics and
Mathematics. The relative weightings of
Parts B and C in the degree mark will be the same as in the BSc programme.
Relative Weighting of Parts of the
Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification
Candidates' final degree
classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree
level Module Assessments in Parts B, C and D, in accordance with the scheme set
out in GRUA.
BSc programme: The average
percentage marks for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40 : Part C
60 to determine the Programme Mark.
MPhys programme: The average
percentage marks for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 20 : Part C
40 : Part D 40 to determine the
Programme Mark.
Re-assessment
Provision will be made in accordance
with GRUA for candidates who have the right of re-assessment in Part A or Part
B of the BSc programme or Parts A, B or C of the MPhys programme to undergo
re-assessment in the University's special assessment period.