Entering Junior Honours Physics & Astronomy and Joint Degrees -2015

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1 Entering Junior Honours Physics & Astronomy and Joint Degrees This brochure aims to give our second year students some advice on the process of entering honours and being advised onto relevant modules. It should be read in conjunction with the School s Honours handbook and the University s Course Catalogue. It has been written at the request of student members of the School s Student-Staff Council. For we are not anticipating major changes to honours module provision in this School. The complex analysis that was removed from Maths for Physicists we expect to appear in an extended version of Advanced Quantum Mechanics. We are now stating that any student who needs to leave one of our core PH modules to SH should make this Thermal and Statistical Physics, and should do Electromagnetism in JH. There are significant changes proposed for JH Maths modules, and this will affect students doing joint degrees with that School. These changes are currently (March 2015) subject to approval and confirmation. Choice of Degree Subject Many students in Physics 2B have a degree intention involving our School; some will have physics as a subject that they were planning to stop taking at the end of second year. It is not unusual for students to choose on entry to honours a different programme to that which they stated on entry to the University - you may wish to reflect on which degree programme you most wish to do. Are you going to be particularly interested in what is involved in a degree in physics, theoretical physics, astrophysics, mathematics, chemistry, materials science, computer science, philosophy, or various joint honours degrees involving these? What sort of degree do you need for your career or future study wishes? Do you wish to do a BSc honours degree or the (more advanced and longer) MPhys/MMath/ MSci integrated masters degree? Do you have, and are you likely to get, the necessary pre-requisite qualifications for the programme(s) that you wish to do? The single honours and joint honours degrees involving our School are as follows:- BSc Astrophysics BSc Physics BSc Physics and Computer Science BSc Physics and Philosophy (formerly Logic and Philosophy of Science and Physics) BSc Physics and Mathematics MPhys Astrophysics MPhys Physics MPhys Theoretical Physics MPhys Theoretical Physics and Mathematics MSci Physics and Chemistry Pre-advising and advising for entering JH Physics, Astrophysics, and related,

2 We believe that these programmes all provide our students with interesting and useful learning opportunities and with the skills and knowledge that will open up a good range of career and postgraduate study opportunities. All our programmes can lead to post-graduate study for a PhD. If you know that you would like to do a PhD in a particular area (astronomy, physics, theoretical physics, etc) then it is probably worth considering doing a named degree in that area, but students who do well in their programme are likely to find that they can move from one area to another given the underlying core material that is in all of the programmes. A PhD can lead on to research work in universities or in industry, or a wider range of career opportunities inside or outside physics and astronomy. We have some comments from our graduates about their careers in the Careers section of the School s Students and Staff web page. The University Careers Centre has a wealth of information online. The UK Institute of Physics has some comments at and the prospects.ac.uk web site allows you to look at careers options with your subject. Graduates from all our programmes have acquired a wide range of knowledge and skills in physics, mathematics, and IT skills that can make them attractive to research/development/sales in physics-based industry, medical physics, patent agencies, education, computing, financial services, etc. The more general graduate and professional skills that are developed as part of the degree programme also open up more general any graduate career options. Honours students have core modules and a set of modules from which they can choose, depending on the flavour of their degree programme. Our honours modules are informed by the research being carried out in the School in astrophysics, biophysics, condensed-matter physics, millimetre-waves, photonics, and theoretical physics, as well as on-going work on physics education. There are opportunities to get directly involved in this research. Our single- and joint-honours degree programmes are all accredited by the UK Institute of Physics. The different programmes all have within them a set of modules that cover the core of physics. Thus all students will take modules covering Quantum Mechanics, Thermal & Statistical Physics, Electromagnetism, Nuclear and Particle Physics, and Computational Techniques. All students do additional work on mathematical techniques, either in our Maths for Physicists module or with the School of Mathematics and Statistics. All students doing a degree wholly within the School will take the module Transferable Skills for Physicists, in which they develop advanced research/professional skills at the same time as gaining credit for investigating areas of science of particular interest to them; students on the joint degrees with Computing and with Philosophy (and, subject to approval, with Maths) do some of this work in this area within an extended module that also includes nuclear physics. All students do a final-year project. For those doing a single honours degree the project will usually be with one of the School s research teams running a particular investigation or development. Those students doing a joint degree with Maths have a choice in which school they do the project (for BSc Maths and Physics this is currently subject to approval), those doing the MSci joint degree with Chemistry or the BSc joint degrees with Computing Science and with Philosophy can usually choose which school to do their project in. The astrophysics programmes apply these core ideas along with the material in second level astrophysics to investigate the universe around us. Computational, observational, and theoretical skills and knowledge Pre-advising and advising for entering JH Physics, Astrophysics, and related,

3 are developed in this programme. A recent highlight was the discovery by students on the observational astrophysics module of a new extra-solar planet as part of their work. The physics programmes provide a wide range of modules. There is a core of modules and a wide range of choice modules. These programmes often have the most number of students on them of any of the School s degree programmes. Students include in their programme two laboratory modules in which they can explore aspects of physics and develop relevant laboratory and experimental research skills. In recent years two physics students have been in the top three in the UK in the Physics Student of the Year competition, based primarily on the work in their final year projects, one in photonics and one in mmwaves. We also had a physics student have the Irish President present her with her award for one of the best physics students from the world s top 100 universities. The theoretical physics programme allows the development of mathematical physics to a high level. These students do not usually do the laboratory modules, but spend additional time on mathematicalphysics topics such as Special Relativity & Fields and Quantum Field Theory. A recent highlight was the international recognition of a student doing a theoretical physics project for his development of new ideas in invisibility cloaks. The joint degree programmes allow students to spend about half their time in physics and about half their time on another subject. This can allow good access to work at the interfaces between disciplines. The MSci Chemistry and Physics students spend JH doing entirely Chemistry modules and SH entirely Physics. The MSci year is a combination. The joint degrees with Mathematics are also popular, and the two Schools continue to work together to allow students to create a useful joint programme as readily as is possible with the wide choice of modules that can be available. There are expected to be significant changes to the JH Maths modules for Those students with an interest in philosophy can take the joint degree with that school, developing their ways of thinking and looking at the world from both a physical and a philosophical viewpoint. The joint degree with Computer Science allows the development of high-level computational science skills alongside core physics. So the first choice you have in our degree programmes is the degree title. Depending on the degree title there will be different modules that then become compulsory in your programme, as well as the core modules for all students mentioned above. The single-honours degree programmes can have a fair amount of choice within them, particularly in SH and (where relevant) the M-year. This allows students to choose modules of particular interest to them. At level-four such choice modules may include Gravitational & Accretion Physics, Observational Astrophysics, Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Laser Physics, Physics of Music, Fluids, Physics of Electronic Devices, Signals & Coherence, Principles of Optics, and Communicating & Teaching Science. At MPhys level modules currently include Quantum Optics, Biophotonics, Photonic Applications, The Interacting Electron Problems, Foundations of Quantum Mechanics, General Relativity, Monte-Carlo Radiation Transfer Techniques, Contemporary Astrophysics, and Magnetofluids & Space Plasmas, amongst others. Doing a joint degree necessarily means that there is less time available for phys/astro modules due to having only about half the honours credits from this School. For the MSci Chemistry and Physics the physics modules taken before level-five are fixed, and shown later in this document. The BSc Logic and Philosophy of Science programme has the physics content of JH defined, but there is room for some choice of physics modules in SH, as shown in a later table. The BSc joint degree with maths has some Pre-advising and advising for entering JH Physics, Astrophysics, and related,

4 choice of PH modules. The MPhys joint degree with Maths has some choice of modules in SH, and a wider choice in the MPhys year, where students can choose to do a project in either mathematics or theoretical physics. The reduced choice of PH modules in joint degrees is of course balanced by the introduction of relevant and interesting modules from the other discipline. All of our degree courses should develop the thinking, numeracy, research, and problem-solving skills that are crucial to many future career opportunities. When considering which of our programmes you may wish to do, please consider which you are going to find most interesting. Honours Entry Requirements Soon after the semester-two module grades are known, the School will those students who have a degree intention involving this School about the status of their progression. The required grades for entry are published in the University s Course Catalogue, and are summarised below:- BSc Programmes Grade 11 or better in each of PH2011, PH2012 and averaged over MT2501 and MT2503. For the BSc in Astrophysics, grade 11 or better in AS2*01 is an additional requirement (there are currently discussions about the possibility of relaxing the PH requirement to an average over the two modules). MPhys and MSci Programmes Grade 15 or better in each of PH2011, PH2012, and averaged over MT2501 and MT2503. For the MPhys in Astrophysics, grade 15 or better in AS2*01 is an additional requirement. (there are currently discussions about the possibility of relaxing the PH requirement to an average over the two modules). Students entering honours are expected to have successfully logged 240 credits, though for direct entry students 120 of these may be from Advanced Standing. For degree programmes involving other Schools there may be additional requirements from those Schools Under current University regulations students who have a module grade between 4 and 10.9 at first sit may take a resit or honours-entry exam in the late-summer diet in an attempt to gain qualified entry through grades at 13.5 plus to honours. Students who narrowly miss M-level entry may be able to transfer from the BSc honours programme to the Integrated Masters programme in JH dependent on sufficiently good AS and PH grades obtained during part or all of JH (the University is currently debating these rules). Pre-advising All students are asked to take part in the pre-advising process that happens from shortly after Spring break or at the start of the summer. We accept that students may still choose different modules and programmes when it comes to advising at the start of JH, but it is still very helpful to have the pre-advising process completed. This means that students have considered which programme and modules they wish to do, and have had the chance to talk with their adviser and others about this, well in advance of the busy start to JH. It means that the School can look at module choices and consider modifications to the timetable to Pre-advising and advising for entering JH Physics, Astrophysics, and related,

5 reduce timetable clashes. It means that the University has a better idea about how many students will be in different classes, thus allowing appropriate rooms to be booked. The remainder of this document looks at how (pre) advising and module choice is done. JH module choice: pre-advising, advising Preliminaries Students are asked to realise that choosing their modules for the honours programme is an important responsibility. You should check degree requirements in this document that describes our revised honours programme, the University Course Catalogue and/or the relevant School Handbooks (we suggest that this School s honours handbook is easier to interpret than is the University Course Catalogue). You should check, where possible, for timetable clashes. Our School on its Students and Staff web pages links to the honours module synopses, the School s honours handbook, timetables, etc. The normal procedure would be for you to fill in your module choice online and then to get this approved during the minutes advising meeting in September. Please bear in mind that choices made at the start of first semester in JH have implications for module choices through the rest of your degree programme. Preadvising Pre-advising happens in the Spring or early summer. After considering what degree programme you wish to aim for, you can fill in online your module choices for the next session. There need be no interaction with your adviser of studies at this stage, though the honours adviser may be contacted should you wish. For students on degree programmes within the School the JH adviser is currently Prof Ian Bonnell. The School s Director of Teaching, Dr Bruce Sinclair, is also willing to discuss matters with students. Pre-advising IS USEFUL FOR STUDENTS: you have more time to make up your mind regarding your future modules and you can spot well in advance any problems/uncertainties you have with your module choice. If you wish advice please ask the Adviser of Studies of your relevant future level. If you and your classmates pre-advise into a particular module it may give us more leverage to book the most appropriate room(s) for your class size. Pre-advising IS USEFUL FOR STAFF: we will have a better idea of the number of students in each module in advance, and can co-ordinate our teaching better, including tutoring, labs, timetable and room use. Advising The September consultation period is organised as follows. First get acquainted with the University and School Orientation Week timetable it has a number of interesting events, and provides you with various bits of useful information. We run an Honours meeting giving you relevant information about the characteristics of the Honours teaching. Note: you are supposed to be present in St. Andrews during the Orientation week. During this week some days are allocated for advising meetings. The advising meetings are normally run by the respective Adviser of Studies in his/her office. Each student can meet their Adviser for min, as in pre-honours. You should book your place on a sign-up sheet which has defined time slots. The sign-in sheets are available either on the Honours notice board or on the office door of the Adviser. Make sure that you sign in in time, as there is only a limited amount of time allocated Pre-advising and advising for entering JH Physics, Astrophysics, and related,

6 for Advising by the University. You may be faced with late matriculation fees otherwise. Your module choices can be approved only after you have seen your Adviser IN PERSON, and you can matriculate only after this has happen. Important: you should fill in your module choice online PRIOR to the Advising meeting (and update your contact details as well). Please try to leave only relatively minor questions for discussion during the advising session. Please try to discuss all the more complicated issues in advance, either by or in person. Below are some guidelines for your module choices in JH. For full information please see the School s Honours Handbook. Note that at the end of the pre-honours year(s) it is useful (although not compulsory) to consider your module choices not only for JH, but for the whole of your studies. This helps you to coordinate your module choice better and to ensure that all the required pre-requisites for later modules are met. Module Choice The first semester of JH is comprised mainly of the compulsory modules leaving for single-honours degrees only ONE CHOICE MODULE. In what follows, we provide general comments for this choice based on your degree intention. BSc and MPhys Physics, and MPhys Theoretical Physics First semester: The standard module choice is: JH first semester, Physics (BSc or MPhys), MPhys TP credits PH3061 Quantum Mechanics 1 10 PH3081 Mathematics for Physicists 15 PH3080 Computational Physics (discussions ongoing about having part of this module also in semester two) 10 PH3014 Whole year module Transferable Skills Approx. 8 in sem 1 ADDITIONAL MODULE 15 ~60 total Modules available (most common choices): Physics: PH3074 Electronics, Astrophysics: AS4010 Extragalactic Astronomy (for those who have done pre-honours Astrophysics Maths: MT3501 Linear Math, MT3504 Differential Equations. Recommendations for the additional module: MPhys Physics students should take PH3074 Electronics, as it is a compulsory module for their programme. Pre-advising and advising for entering JH Physics, Astrophysics, and related,

7 BSc students are recommended to take PH3074 Electronics, but other choices are possible. MPhys students should take MT3501 Linear Maths. You may have the following reasons for wishing to deviate from this standard choice: 1) You are not sure you want to proceed with your current degree intention. Apart from this one choice module, your programme for first semester JH is the same for any of the School s single-honours degrees. If you are not finally decided between two different degree intentions, you can choose the module such as to leave the option to switch degree intention later. Guidelines: - If you are thinking of switching to Astrophysics, you may consider an astrophysics module here. - If you are thinking of switching to Theoretical Physics or to a degree joint with Maths: take Linear Maths, it is an extremely useful module anyway (a lot of Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Information can be taught on the basis of Linear Algebra; matrices and vector spaces are used throughout in all sorts of subjects) - Thinking of switching from Theoretical Physics to Physics: Electronics or just keep Linear Math 2) You plan to take modules later in JH or in SH, which will require particular pre-requisites. Note that the need to deviate from the straightforward choice above should emerge only if you want to do some non-standard module choice in future. Please discuss with your adviser. 3) You have some specific career intentions after completion of your degree. Suggest your own choice of module and discuss it with your adviser. In principle choosing a dip-down (a pre-honours module) in another subject for the choice module is possible but we would not recommend it unless really needed, as the JH year provides fundamentals for your physics studies providing you with core knowledge in Physics. So it is suggested that you keep to our recommendations to have a really solid background in Physics. Note that there is currently a proposal being considered that would result in Computational Physics extending slightly in to semester two. Second semester: The standard module choice is: JH second semester, Physics (BSc or MPhys), MPhys TP credits PH3062 Quantum Mechanics 2 10 PH3007 Electromagnetism 15 PH3012 Thermal and Statistical Physics 15 PH3014 Whole year module Transferable Skills Approx. 7 in sem 2 PH3101Phys Lab 1 for Physics, PH4038 Lagrangian & Hamiltonian Dynamics for Theoretical Physics 15 ~60 total Pre-advising and advising for entering JH Physics, Astrophysics, and related,

8 If you follow our standard degree programmes, you will not have any choice module in semester 2. However, by this time you have to be decided amongst Physics, Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics this will determine your last module in the table above. BSc and MPhys Astrophysics Students entering at first year will normally do first year astrophysics in semester one of first year, and second year astrophysics in semester two of second year. Astrophysicists taking direct entry to second year will in their year of entry do a small astrophysics-one module in first semester, and one of the second year astrophysics modules in second semester. The standard module choices for JH are: JH first semester, Astrophysics credits PH3061 Quantum Mechanics 1 10 PH3081 Maths for Physicists 15 PH3080 Computational Physics (may have some extend in to semester two, under discussion) 10 PH3014 Whole year module Transferable Skills Approx. 8 in sem 1 AS4010 Extragalactic Astronomy 15 ~60 total JH second semester, Astrophysics credits PH3062 Quantum Mechanics 2 10 PH3007 Electromagnetism 15 PH3012 Thermal and Statistical Physics 15 PH3014 Whole year module Transferable Skills Approx. 7 in sem 2 AS3013 Computational Astrophysics 15 ~60 total Pre-advising and advising for entering JH Physics, Astrophysics, and related,

9 Joint degrees These are the BSc with Philosophy, the BSc with Computer Science, the BSc with Maths, the MSci degree with Chemistry, and the MPhys degree Theoretical Physics and Maths. In all cases the physics modules in JH are determined. MSci Chemistry and Physics JH is spent doing entirely Chemistry modules. SH is spent on the following set of modules. PH3061 Quantum Mechanics 1 10 PH3012 Thermal and Statistical Physics 15 PH3082 Maths for Chemistry/Physics 20 PH3007 Electromagnetism 15 PH4037 Physics of Atoms 10 PH3062 Quantum Mechanics 2 10 PH4039 Solid State Physics 15 PH3101 Physics Lab 1 15 PH4022 Nuclear and Particle Physics credits total 55 credits total BSc Philosophy and Physics This programme is approximately one half physics and one half philosophy. Junior Honours Quantum Mechanics One 10 Electromagnetism 15 Mathematics for Physicists 15 Computational Physics 10 Quantum Mechanics Two 10 Philosophy PY3701 (Lang & Reality) 30 Philosophy choice compulsory30 35 Phys, 30 Phil 25 Phys, 30 from Phil Senior Honours if with Physics project Nuclear&Particle Physics (extended) 15 Thermal and Statistical Physics 15 Something not Philosophy (no 15 credit modules) Something not Philosophy (no 15 credit modules) 15 eg a physics module 15 Philosophy 30 Physics project 30 Total over two years would be - 90 Phil, 120 compulsory Phys, 30 something other than Phil Senior Honours if with Philosophy project Nuclear&Particle Physics (extended) 15 Thermal and Statistical Physics 15 Physics choice 15 Something not Philosophy (no 15 credit modules) credits Phil or 2*15 credits Phys or other Philosophy Project 30 Total over two years would be - 90 minimum Phil, 120 possible; 90 credits compulsory Phys, 30 something other than Phil (perhaps most likely physics) BSc Computer Science and Physics This degree programme runs as per the programme with Philosophy, but with most CS modules being 15 credits there is more flexibility in the arrangement of modules. Students are required to take 120 credits of CS modules over the two honours years. Pre-advising and advising for entering JH Physics, Astrophysics, and related,

10 Maths and Physics The University is currently considering major changes for level three maths modules. The joint degrees with Maths can have significant amount of choice of MT modules in them, which can make choosing a pathway through the programme relatively difficult. To aid this, the two schools have agreed on two JH routes that are appropriate for joint degree students to set them up for future modules, and which will be prioritised in timetabling. These routes are shown below, and are currently (March 2015) the subject of discussion, and are yet to be confirmed. Please note the recommended order of modules, and in particular that our Special Relativity module depends on Electromagnetism, so Electromagnetism must be part of the JH module selections. For those who wish or need to defer a core JH physics module to SH then it is Thermal and Statistical Physics that we would recommend for this. Junior Honours Physics/Theoretical Physics and (Pure) Maths BSc Maths/Phys MPhys Maths/TP BSc Maths/Phys MPhys Maths/TP Quantum Mech 1 10 Quantum Mech 1 10 Electromagnetism 15 Electromagnetism 15 Comp Phys 7 Comp Phys 7 Comp Phys 3 Comp Phys 3 Maths for Phys 15 instead of MT Diff Eq Maths for Phys 15 instead of MT Diff Eq Quantum Mech 2 10 Quantum Mech 2 10 Linear Maths II 15 Linear Maths II 15 MT Lag &Ham Dynam 15 Real Analysis 15 Real Analysis 15 Algebra 15 Algebra 15 Senior Honours including Maths BSc Maths/Phys MPhys Maths/TP BSc Maths/Phys MPhys Maths/TP Nuclear & Particle extended? 15 Nuclear & Particle extended? 15 Maths project 15 OR Phys project 30 Solid State Physics 15 Solid State Physics 15 Thermal and Statitical 15 Maths Choices Special Rel 15 Choice Choice Maths Choices Maths Choices Choice Choice Advanced QM 15 Thermal and Statistical 15 Pre-advising and advising for entering JH Physics, Astrophysics, and related,

11 Junior Honours Physics/Theoretical Physics and (Applied) Maths BSc Maths/Phys MPhys Maths/TP BSc Maths/Phys MPhys Maths/TP Quantum Mech 1 10 Quantum Mech 1 10 Electromagnetism 15 Electromagnetism 15 Comp Phys 7 Comp Phys 7 Comp Phys 3 Comp Phys 3 Linear Maths II 15 Linear Maths II 15 Quantum Mech 2 10 Quantum Mech 2 10 Diff Eqns 15 Diff Eqns 15 MT 15 Lag &Ham Dynam 15 Complex An 15* Complex An 15* Tech Applied M 15* Tech Applied M 15* *At least one of Complex Analysis and Techniques of Applied Maths is normally taken Senior Honours including Maths BSc Maths/Phys MPhys Maths/TP BSc Maths/Phys MPhys Maths/TP Nuclear & Particle extended 15 Nuclear & Particle extended 15 Maths project 15 OR Phys project 30 Solid State Physics 15 Solid State Physics 15 Thermal and Statistical Physics 15 Maths choice Special Rel 15 Choice Choice Maths Choices Maths Choices Choice Choice Advanced QM 15 Thermal and Statistical 15 For the BSc joint degree at least 100 credits must be from PH and/or AS honours modules, and at least 100 from MT honours modules. ID4001 taken in the respective school counts towards these totals. For the MPhys joint degree the same applies, but at least 145 credits needed in each discipline. Final Words If you have any queries, please ask! We aim to have lots of relevant information here, in the School s module synopses, and in the honours and pre-honours handbooks. Please do look in these. But your adviser of studies and other staff are here to assist with the important choices that you are making in the coming weeks and months. Bruce Sinclair Some details of the programmes are currently under discussion and are yet to be approved. There may be errors in this document. The University s official publications and your adviser should be consulted. E&OE Honours Programmes involving Physics and Astronomy, March 2015 Page 11

12 Appendix A - Modules Information on our honours modules will also be in the new Course Catalogue and the School s Honours Module Synopses (recommended). Module staff information is just provisional at this stage. Hons Semester One Sem 1 cred Comments AS4025 Observational Astro 15 CC/JSG/AS Astro 2 pre-req AS4010 Extragalactic Astronomy 15 VW/AMW VW/AMW Compulsory for Ast AS4011 Nebulae & Stars 1 15 KW KW Compulsory MPhys Ast AS5001 Advanced Data Analysis 15 ACC Open to Physicists also AS5002 Magnetofluids & S.Plasma 15 MMJ MMJ Fluids recommended AS5003 Contemp Astrophysics 15 ChH/GL/CV Astro students only ID4001 Comms & Teach Sci 15 BDS+ BDS+ Entry by application & interview PH3061 Quantum Mechanics 1 10 ASK ASK All programmes PH3074 Electronics 15 PASC PASC Compulsory Phys MPhys PH3080 Computational Physics 10 MM/ADG/GMS MM/ADG/GMS Compulsory for most PH3081 Mathematics for Physicists 15 CAH Compulsory for most PH3082 Maths for Chem/Phys 20 CAH/MM/ADG Compulsory (and only) for Chem/ Phys; is PH3081 & half PH3080 PH4022 Nuclear & Particle Phys 10 ASK ASK Compulsory for most PH4027 Optoelectronics & NLO 15 IDWS/MM IDWS/MM PH4032 Special Relativity & Fields 15 NVK NVK Compulsory TP, EM & L&HD prereq PH4034 Laser Physics 1 15 FEWK FEWK PH4036 Physics of Music 15 JKemp JKemp PH4037 Physics of Atoms 10 NVK/GPW/GB Compulsory for most PH4039 Solid State Physics 15 SLL SLL PH4040 Nuc&PartExtended(LPS,CS) 15 ASK, BDS+ ASK, BDS+ Joint degrees only PH4105 Physics Laboratory 2 15 CFR+ CFR+ Compulsory Phys PH5002 Foundations of QM 15 KKW KKW PH5003 Group Theory 15 JFC JFC PH5004 Quantum Field Theory 15 JMJK JMJK PH5005 Laser Physics 2 15 BDS/MHD/LO F BDS/MHD/LO F Las Phys 1 recommended PH5011 General Relativity 15 HSZ Special Rel recommended PH5012 Quantum Optics 15 NVK/FEWK NVK/FEWK Advanced QM prereq PH5014 Interacting Electron P 15 CAH PH5015 Applications of QPhys 15 KD/MM KD/MM PH5016 Biophotonics 15 KD/CPE/MG KD/CPE/MG Optics or LasPhys1 prereq PH5023 Monte-Carlo in Rad Trans 15 KW KW PH5024 Sym & Top in Cond Matt P 15 PK/GPW PK/GPW PH5183 Phot Apps (MSc & Hons) 15 KD/MM/Adi F/LO F/CPE KD/MM/AdiF/ LO F/CPE PH5265 EMSP Solar Power 6 IDWS+ IDWS+ Concentrated short mod Honours Programmes involving Physics and Astronomy, March 2015 Page 12

13 Hons Semester Two Sem AS3013 Computational Astro 15 PW/ChH/HSZ PW/ChH Compulsory Ast AS4012 Nebulae & Stars II ACC/PW ACC/PW Neb&Stars 1 prereq, Compulsory MPhys Ast AS4015 Gravit & Accret Phys 15 IAB IAB PH3007 Electromagnetism 15 CB CB All programmes PH3012 Thermal & Statistical Phys 15 SLL/IL SLL/IL All programmes, joints may postpone to SH PH3062 Quantum Mechanics 2 10 ASK ASK All programmes PH3101 Physics Laboratory 1 15 CFR+ CFR+ Compulsory Phys PH4025 Phys of Electronic Devices 15 GAT/LO F GAT/LO F PH4026 Signals and Coherence 15 PASC PASC PH4028 Advanced QM (TBC) 15 BL BL Compulsory for TP PH4031 Fluids 15 MMJ MMJ For astronomers and others PH4035 Principles of Optics 15 FEWK FEWK PH4038 Lagrangian & H Dynamics 15 BHB BHB Compulsory all MPhys Hons Whole Year AS4103 Astrophysics BSc Project 30 JSG+ Compulsory BSc Ast AS5101 Astrophysics Mphys Proj 60 JSG+ Compulsory MPhys Ast PH3014 Transferable Skills for Phys 15 BDS+ BDS+ Compulsory single hons PH4111 Physics BSc Project 30 PK+ Compulsory BSc Phys PH5101 Physics MPhys Project 60 PK+ Compulsory MPhys Phy PH5103 Theoretical P. MPhysProj 60 CAH+ Compulsory MPhys TP Staff initials show who was giving the module in , and in some cases who I currently anticipate giving the module in In many cases the same member of staff will be the coordinator as in , though there may be changes due to staff being on research leave, new members of staff joining our teaching programme, etc. There may yet be some changes to the above module list. Not all pre-requisite modules are shown, as many pre-reqs are standard modules such as QM1. Not all compulsory modules are listed as such above, due to choose two out of these three type requirements. Note that the University s Course Catalogue shows the modules being run by each School, and programme requirements. Some Schools, including ours, have honours handbooks and/or module synopses that also give useful TBC To be confirmed Honours Programmes involving Physics and Astronomy, March 2015 Page 13