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Programmes in Natural Sciences 2018/9


UXXX-AFB01: BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Physics with Chemistry stream)

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Normal programme duration: 3 years


Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • This programme has no possible DAPs
  

Possible exit awards for this programme:

  • : Diploma of Higher Education
  • : Certificate of Higher Education


Natural Sciences students must take units totaling 60 credits in each programme year, usually comprising five blocks of 12 credits each, although some final year projects are worth 18 or 24 credits. Students must choose a major subject stream to follow and must take two blocks of units in this major subject each year. For further information on the structure of the programme, please see the .

Year 1: Part 1 Stage 1

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 1:
  1. Two all-year Chemistry units
  2. All units in blocks P1.1, P1.2 and M1.1

Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Compulsory units for Mathematics for Scientists block M1.1 and Physics blocks P1.1 & P1.2

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PH10007 Mathematical methods for physics 1 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
S1 PH10052 Properties of matter [WL] 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S1 PH10053 Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 PH10048 Introduction to quantum physics [WL] 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 PH10051 Electricity & magnetism [WL] 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

Two units to be selected from this list for Chemistry blocks C1.1, C1.2 & C1.3

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY CH10134 Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table for Natural Sciences 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
AY CH10136 Fundamentals of organic chemistry for Natural Sciences 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
AY CH10138 From molecules to materials for natural scientists 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • .


Year 2: Part 2 Stage 2

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification


Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 2:
  1. Two all-year Chemistry units
  2. All units in blocks P2.1 and M2.1

Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Compulsory units for Mathematics block M2.1 and Physics block P2.1

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PH20107 Mathematical methods for physics 2 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
S1 PH20060 Quantum & atomic physics [WL] 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S1 PH20067 Thermal physics (WL) 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 PH20061 Electromagnetism 1 [WL] 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 PH20063 Condensed matter physics 1 [WL] 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

Two units to be selected from this list for Chemistry blocks C2.1, C2.2 & C2.3.
  • You may only select CH20150 from this list if you took CH10136 (block C1.1) in Year 1;
  • You may only select CH20148 from this list if you took CH10134 (block C1.2) in Year 1;
  • You may only select CH20152 from this list if you took CH10138 (block C1.3) in Year 1.

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY CH20148 Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity (NS/CwM) 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
AY CH20150 Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy (NS/CwM) 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
AY CH20152 Principles of physical chemistry (NS/CwM) 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • .


Year 3: Part 3 Stage 3

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 3 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification


Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 3:
  1. One Physics project unit (PH30036, PH30096 or PH30099)
  2. All units in Physics block P3.1
  3. Six credits in each semester from Physics block P3.2
  4. Two blocks of Chemistry units (C3.1, C3.2, & C3.3)
  5. Students may take a maximum of 12 credits of non-science options in place of one Chemistry block.

Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Compulsory units for Physics block P3.1

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 PH30077 Electromagnetism 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

Physics majors must choose one of these project units during this programme year

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PH30036 Final year project (BSc) 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
AY PH30096 Industry team project 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
AY PH30099 Communicating physics project 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]

Students must select 6 credits in each semester from block P3.2 during this programme year

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 PH30028 Condensed matter physics 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S1 PH30032 Laser physics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S1 PH30035 Medical physics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 PH20018 Programming skills 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 PH30078 Magnetism 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S2 PH30079 Superconductivity 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S2 PH30098 Networks 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]


Optional units: Chemistry block C3.1
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 CH30128 Topics in organic chemistry I 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S1 CH30235 Organic chemistry of biomolecules 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S2 CH30065 Biosynthesis & biotransformations 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S2 CH30211 Chemistry beyond the molecule 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]


Optional units: Chemistry block C3.2
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 CH30127 Topics in inorganic chemistry I 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S1 CH30203 Radiochemistry 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S2 CH30086 Inorganic chemistry in biological systems 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S2 CH30231 Porous materials 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]


Optional units: Chemistry block C3.3
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 CH30129 Topics in physical chemistry I 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S1 CH30218 Analytical chemistry for natural scientists 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S2 CH30227 Advanced spectroscopic techniques 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S2 CH30239 Introduction to computational chemistry for natural scientists 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]


Optional units: Non science options
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 ED30005 Science education in practice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S1 MN20074 Digital business innovation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S1 PS30115 Contemporary educational psychology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 ED30006 Issues in science education 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 MN30076 Business strategy 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 PS30156 Affective neuroscience 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • .