Physics and Astronomy Modules 2023/4
| Code | Module Title | Credits | Term(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY1021 | Vector Mechanics | 15 | 1 |
| PHY1022 | Introduction to Astrophysics | 15 | 1 |
| PHY1023 | Waves and Optics | 15 | 2 |
| PHY1024 | Properties of Matter | 15 | 2 |
| PHY1025 | Mathematics Skills | 15 | 1 |
| PHY1026 | Mathematics for Physicists | 15 | 2 |
| PHY1027 | Practical Physics I | 15 | 1 and 2 |
| PHY1028 | IT and Electronics Skills | 15 | 1 and 2 |
| PHY1029 | IT and Astrophysics Skills | 15 | 1 and 2 |
| PHY1030 | Practical Physics and IT Skills | 15 | 1, 2 and 3 |
| PHY1031 | Scientific Programming in Python | 15 | 1 and 2 |
| Code | Module Title | Credits | Term(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY2021 | Electromagnetism I | 15 | 1 |
| PHY2022 | Quantum Mechanics I | 15 | 1 |
| PHY2023 | Thermal Physics | 15 | 2 |
| PHY2024 | Condensed Matter I | 15 | 2 |
| PHY2025 | Mathematics with Physical Applications | 15 | 1 and 2 |
| PHY2026 | Practical Physics II | 15 | 1 and 2 |
| PHY2027 | Scientific Programming in C | 15 | 1 |
| PHY2029 | The Physics of Living Systems | 15 | 2 |
| PHY2030 | Observing the Universe | 15 | 2 |
| PHY2032 | Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics | 15 | 2 |
| PHY2033 | Physics Practicals (One-term/semester inbound exchange) | 15 | 1 |
| PHY2035 | Scientific Programming in Python | 15 | 1 |
| PHY2036 | Study Abroad Electives | 60 | |
| PHY2037 | Nonlinear Optics and Imaging | 15 | 2 |
| PHY2222 | Physics of Climate Change | 15 | 2 |
| Code | Module Title | Credits | Term(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY3051 | Electromagnetism II | 15 | 1 |
| PHY3052 | Nuclear and High Energy Physics | 15 | 2 |
| PHY3053 | General Problems | 15 | 1 and 2 |
| PHY3054 | Electromagnetism II (IS) | 15 | 1 |
| PHY3055 | Electromagnetism and Quantum Mechanics | 15 | 1 |
| PHY3056 | Nuclear and High Energy Physics (IS) | 15 | 2 |
| PHY3061 | The Biophysics of Cells and Tissues | 15 | 1 |
| PHY3062 | Methods of Theoretical Physics | 15 | 1 |
| PHY3064 | Nanostructures and Graphene Science | 15 | 1 |
| PHY3066 | Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics | 15 | 1 |
| PHY3068 | Principles of Theoretical Physics | 15 | 2 |
| PHY3070 | Stars from Birth to Death | 15 | 1 |
| PHY3071 | Soft Matter | 15 | 2 |
| PHY3122 | Project and Dissertation | 30 | 2 and 3 |
| PHY3138 | Projects and Dissertations | 30 | 1 and 2 |
| PHY3147 | One-Semester Physics Project and Report | 15 | 1 and 2 |
| PHY3150 | Applying Physics (Group Project) | 15 | 2 |
| PHY3218 | Study Abroad Physics Options | 60 | |
| PHY3220 | Fluid Dynamics in Physics and Astronomy | 15 | 2 |
| PHY3222 | Energy, Materials and Sustainability | 15 | 2 |
| PHY3306 | Professional Experience | 75 | |
| PHY3308 | Professional Placement | 120 |
| Code | Module Title | Credits | Term(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYM001 | Statistical Physics | 15 | 1 |
| PHYM002 | Quantum Mechanics II | 15 | 1 |
| PHYM003 | Condensed Matter II | 15 | 2 |
| PHYM004 | Computational Physics and Modelling | 15 | 1 and 2 |
| PHYM005 | Independent Study | 15 | 1 and 2 |
| PHYM006 | Relativity and Cosmology | 15 | 2 |
| PHYM008 | Physical Methods in Biology and Medicine | 15 | 2 |
| PHYM009 | Project and Dissertation | 45 | 1 and 2 |
| PHYM010 | Project and Dissertation | 60 | 1 and 2 |
| PHYM012 | Solar and Extra-Solar Planets and Their Atmospheres | 15 | 1 |
| PHYM013 | Quantum Many-Body Theory | 15 | 1 |
| PHYM015 | Quantum Optics and Photonics | 15 | 2 |
| PHYM502 | Frontiers in Physics Research | 15 | 1 and 2 |
| PHYM503 | Research Project | 90 | 1, 2 and 3 |
