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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
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MODULE CATALOGUE
2014-15
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!Foundation Year
PH-001 – Introductory Physics
Provides students with an understanding of basic statics, dynamics and fluid mechanics. At the end of the module the students should be able to manipulate and solve the equations governing simple mechanical and dynamical problems.
PH-002 – Introduction to Optics and Wave Motion
Teaches the basic elements of geometrical optics with applications such as microscopes, telescopes etc. Also introduces the fundamental concepts of wave motion (sound waves as well as electromagnetic waves) with explanations of such phenomena as interference, Doppler effect etc.
PH-003 – Introduction to Electricity, Magnetism and Waves
This module gives a basic understanding of electrostatics, magnetic fields, simple d.c. and simple a.c. circuits.
PH-004 – Introduction to Atoms and Nuclei
Gives a foundation to the terminology and concepts of atomic and elementary particle physics.
PH-005 – Introduction to Bulk Physics & Thermal Physics
The module objectives are: to introduce properties of solid materials and methods of measuring these properties. The fundamentals of heat and hermodynamics will also be studied. The development of calculational skils in these topics will be encouraged.
MA-001 – Fundamental Mathematics at Work
This module studies foundational mathematics and its applications.
MA-002 – Fundamental Calculus
This module introduces students to the differential and integral calculus along with elementary applications.
MA-003 – Fundamental Algebra
This module introduces students to trigonometric identities, partial fractions complex numbers and further techniques of integration.
MA-005 – Fundemental Mathematics
This module introduces students to the basic techniques pervading pre-calculus mathematics.
CS-061 – Introduction to Programming
This module gives an overview of the main topics and questions in Computer Science and enables students who are not majoring in computer science to reach a level of skill in programming such that they will be able to apply their computing knowledge to their other studies. !!
GEB011 – Environmental Science
GEB011 provides students with a broad understanding of the processes that have shaped the world around them. The module explores how our solar system was formed before considering the key physical processes that have shaped the Earth, as well as ecosystems and 'Ecosystems Services', climate change, evolution and biogeography.
!SUMMARY OF BSc PHYSICS DEGREE PROGRAMMES AND MODULES 2014-15 !
See also http://www.swan.ac.uk/physics/UndergraduateStudy/Courses/ !LEVEL 1 P PT PNT PP JPM PYA
PH-101 Dynamics 1 • • • •
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PH-104 Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology • • • • •
PH-122 Dynamics II • • • • •
PH-123 Matter and Fields II • • • • •
PH-124 Matter and Fields 1 • • • • •
PH-125 Wave and Optics • • • • •
PH-127 The Quantum World • • • • •
PH-128 Quantitative Methods in Physics • • • • •
PH-129 Laboratory Physics 1 • • • • •
PH-131 Mathematics for Scientists 2 • • • • •
MAG130 Calculus for Physicists • • • • •
MAG133 Algebra for Physicists • • • • •
LEVEL 2 P PT PNT PP JPM PYA
PH-203 Statistical and Thermal Physics • • • • • •
PH-204 Introduction to Physics Simulation • • • • •
PH-205 Quantum Mechanics I • • • • • •
PH-206 Mathematical Methods in Physics 1 • • • • •
PH-207 Condensed Matter Physics 1 • • • • •
PH-210 Laboratory Physics 2 and Group Projects • οο • • •
PH-211 Laboratory Physics 2 • οο • • • •
PH-221 Electromagnetism and Special Relativity 1 • • • • • •
PH-222 Electromagnetism II • • • • • •
PH-227 Mathematical Methods in Physics II • • • • •
PH-229 Particle Physics 1 • • • • • •
PH-320 Foundations of Astrophysics ο ο • ο
PH-360 Nanotechnology ο ο • ο
MA-201, MA-202, MA-211, MA-212 •
3RD YEAR OF PYA SPENT ABROAD – LEVEL S •
LEVEL 3 P PT PNT PP JPM PYA
PH-302 Quantum Mechanics II • • • • • •
PH-306 Atomic Physics 1 • • • • • •
PH-307 Condensed Matter Physics II • • • • •
PH-311 Project (20 credit points) • • • •
PH-312 Option Experiments (10 credit points) • ο • • ο •
PH-318 Theoretical Physics Project (20 credit pts) • ο
PH-3207 Condensed Matter Physics 1 •
PH-320 Foundations of Astrophysics ο ο • ο ο
PH-321 Gravitational Physics ο ο • ο ο
PH-322 Cosmology ο ο • ο ο
PH-325 Teaching Physics via a School Placement ο ο ο
PH-333 Atomic Physics and Quantum Optics II • • • • ο •
PH-335 Particle Physics II • • • • ο •
PH-338 Frontiers of Nuclear Physics • • • • ο •
PH-339 Climate Physics • • • • ο •
PH-353 Introductory Modelling of Physical Systems ο
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PH-355 Mathematical Methods in Physics III
PH-360 Nanotechnology ο •
EG-355 Quantum Devices and Characterisation ο ο • ο ο
MA-301, MA-312, MA-325, MA-384 •
MA-338 Analytical Dynamics ο
● Compulsory PTH Theoretical Physics F340 PYA Physics with a Year Abroad F302
○ Optional PNT Physics with Nanotechnology F390
○○ Either PH-210 or PH-211
PPC Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology F3F5
P Physics F300 JPM Joint Physics and Mathematics FG31
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Year One
PH-101 Dynamics 1 (also available in Welsh)
The basic concepts of classical dynamics, namely force, energy, momentum, and angular momentum are introduced and applied in a variety of physically important situations such as particle collisions and planetary motion.
PH-104 – Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology
This module is a basic introduction to Observational Astronomy and Cosmology. It will be given in a non-mathematical style and is intended to inspire and motivate students of any discipline at an early stage in their studies. Opportunities will be given for making practical astronomical observations.
PH-122 Dynamics 2
This module extends the development of Dynamics introduced in PH-101, covering oscillations, the action principle and symmetries, reference frames and an introduction to special relativity.
PH-123 – Matter and Fields 2
The student will learn basics of Electricity and Magnetism, in principle as two separated subjects. Then, towards the end the Maxwell unification will be hinted at. The course revolves around the Gauss' law for Electric fields, calculation of Magnetic fields via Ampere's law, forces on charged particles via Lorentz force or Biot-Savart Law.A special topic is the Faraday's law. Some rudiments of electric circuits. Analogy between the LRC system and the damped oscillator.
PH-124 – Matter and Fields 1
This module introduces the fundamental concepts of kinetic theory, thermodynamics and the structure of matter.
PH-125 – Wave and Optics
This module introduces the fundamental concepts of wave motion, including waves in electromagnetism and quantum mechanics. This is followed by an introduction to optics and lasers.
PH-127 – The Quantum World
This module provides a first introduction to the essential concepts of quantum mechanics.
PH-128 – Quantitative Methods in Physics
Developing and practising mathematical and analytical skills for physicists.
PH-129 – Laboratory Physics 1 (also available in Welsh)
Laboratory Physics I
PH-131 – Mathematics for Scientists 2
This course discusses the common methods of solution of ordinary differential equations.
MAG130 – Calculus for Physicists
Provides a mathematical background in differentiation and integration for a wide variety of sciences. Aimed at students with a good A2 level in mathematics.
MAG133 – Algebra for Physicists
Algebra needed for further studies in physical science. Provides a mathematical background for advanced science subjects like quantum theory.
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Year Two
PH-203 – Statistical and Thermal Physics
The aim of this module is to derive thermodynamics from the fundamental laws of microscopic physics and to introduce the student to the fundamental aspects of classical and quantum statistical physics. Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics will be discussed.
PH-204 – Introduction to Physics Simulation
This course is a mixture of "hands-on" practice with real computer-based problems, a theoretical overview of the commonly used numerical methods, and a further refinement of computer programming skills. Throughout the course, practical physics examples will be given to illustrate the methods being taught. It is intended that students will build up a library of software for later use.
PH-205 – Quantum Mechanics 1
The student will learn basics of Quantum Mechanics, basically, the infinite square well, some problems with simple potentials to solve the Schrödinger equation.Then the oscillator is studied, using the perspective of creation and anhilatation operators, so useful in Quantum Field Theory. Finally, the basics of the angular momentum in Quantum Mechanics are covered.The module has a view on simple calculable problems, the effect of measurement and the idea of a complete basis of states, ideas that repeat themselves in all the cases above mentioned.
PH-206 – Mathematical Methods in Physics 1
The description of electric and magnetic fields in space in terms of vector analysis and multiple integration is developed. Properties of matrices and their eigenvectors relevant to quantum mechanics are explained.
PH-207 – Condensed Matter Physics 1
The object of this module is to teach the basic concepts of modern solid state physics.
PH-210 – Laboratory Physics 2 and Group Projects
The objective of this module is for students to carry out a range of physical measurements and to collate data in a structured manner. Students will be familiarised with various software packages for the collation, analysis and representation of data. They will be expected to keep neat and comprehensive laboratory notebooks, and to write lucid reports of their experiments. The students will also get experience of working within a team (or group) environment on a five-week project.
PH-211 – Laboratory Physics 2
The objective of this module is for students to carry out a range of physical measurements and to collate data in a structured manner. Students will be familiarised with various software packages for the collation, analysis and representation of data. They will be expected to keep neat and comprehensive laboratory notebooks, and to write lucid reports of their experiments. The students will also get experience of working within a team (or group) environment on a five-week project.
PH-221 – Electromagnetism and Special Relativity 1
This module introduces the fundamental principles of special relativity and applies them to relativistic particle dynamics and basic electromagnetism.
PH-222 – Electromagnetism 2
This is an advanced module in electromagnetism, starting from Maxwell’s equations and introducing classical field theory.
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This module introduces further mathematical methods used in Physics, especially complex variable theory, Fourier analysis, and their applications.
PH-229 – Particle Physics 1
This module provides a first introduction to elementary particle physics.
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!Year Three
PH-302 – Quantum Mechanics 2
Students will deepen their study of Quantum Mechanics by learning the general formalism. Students will be challenged by the strange and puzzling aspects of the theory. Students will learn various approximation techniques for solving complicated systems.
PH-306 – Atomic Physics 1
This course describes the application of quantum mechanics to atomic structure, together with the implications for spectroscopy. The electronic structure of hydrogen (including spin, fine structure and hyperfine structure), helium and alkali metals will be discussed from first principles in quantum mechanics. The effect on energy levels of applied magnetic fields (Zeeman effect) is calculated in perturbation theory. Practical examples of spectroscopy are briefly described.
PH-307 – Condensed Matter Physics 2
The course builds on module PH-207 and provides a theoretical and experimental overview of the electronic properties of metals and semiconductors.
PH-311 – Project
Project carried out individually under the supervision of a member of staff on a suitable theoretical or experimental topic.
PH-312 – Option Experiments
Experiments conducted in two weekly 3-hour laboratory sessions on topics related to the Level 2/3 Option courses.
PH-318 – Theoretical Physics Project
An individual project on a theoretical subject !PH-320 – Foundations of Astrophysics
The module is aimed at acquainting students with the contents of the Universe at large and enabling them to construct simple models of stars and galaxies.
PH-321 – Gravitational Physics
The objective of this module is to educate students in the General Theory of Relativity in a way that introduces just enough of the mathematical tools required, namely pseudo Riemannian geometry, so that many applications of the theory can be considered. Students will learn about curved geometries mainly through simple examples and by taking the point of view of a freely falling observer. Applications will include: a discussion of the classic test of general relativity involving planetary motion and bending of light; the strange geometry of black-holes, wormholes and warp drive space-times. Finally students will learn how general relativity determines the dynamics of the whole universe.
PH-322 – Cosmology
This module describes our current understanding of the origin, constituents and evolution of the universe, from the hot big bang to the present day.
PH-325 – Teaching Physics via a School Placement
This module is for students with an interest in entering teaching, and involves a weekly placement in a local school under the mentorship of a physics teacher. The student will engage both in observation and in various teaching activities. The module will be assessed on the basis of the mentor's report and on written project work.
!!!PH-333 – Atomic Physics and Quantum Optics 2
This module covers the basics of modern topics in atomic physics and quantum optics.
PH-335 – Particle Physics 2
This module presents the structure of the standard model of particle physics and reviews current experimental developments.
PH-338 – Frontiers of Nuclear Physics
This module covers nuclear physics, including applications of fission and fusion, together with modern developments in many-body quark physics.
PH-339 – Climate Physics
This module covers the Physics of Climate Change including issues related to energy generation.
PH-353 – Introductory Modelling of Physical Systems
Computer simulations play a fundamental role in Physics. This course will introduce the main techniques used in the field, such as Monte Carlo calculations and numerical solutions of differential equations. The student will also be equipped with the needed computing skills.
PH-355 – Mathematical Methods in Physics 3
This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts and phenomenology of the standard model of particle physics, focusing on the electroweak theory and Higgs boson physics.
PH-360 – Nanotechnology
This course gives an overview of the field of nanotechnology. Examples of real working nanodevices are given and the physics behind the devices are discussed. The course also covers the manufacture of nanodevices and their potential applications.
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