Physics and Medical Imaging Modules (2014/15)

We offer the following modules as part of the Physics and Astronomy, and Medical Imaging degree programmes and, in some cases, as electives for students from other departments. Each module code is linked to a description conforming to the standard module description template.

Physics Modules

• PHY0000 Communications and Key Skills
• PHY1021 Vector Mechanics
• PHY1022 Introduction to Astrophysics
• PHY1023 Waves and Optics
• PHY1024 Properties of Matter
• PHY1025 Mathematics Skills
• PHY1026 Mathematics for Physicists
• PHY1027 Practical Physics I
• PHY1028 IT and Electronics Skills
• PHY1029 IT and Astrophysics Skills
• PHY1030 Practical Physics and IT Skills
• PHY2021 Electromagnetism I
• PHY2022 Quantum Mechanics I
• PHY2023 Thermal Physics
• PHY2024 Condensed Matter I
• PHY2025 Mathematics with Physical Applications
• PHY2026 Practical Physics II
• PHY2027 Scientific Programming in C
• PHY2029 The Physics of Living Systems
• PHY2030 Observing the Universe
• PHY2031 Lasers, Materials and Nanoscale Probes for Quantum Applications
• PHY2032 Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics
• PHY3051 Electromagnetism II
• PHY3052 Nuclear and High-Energy Particle Physics
• PHY3053 General Problems
• PHY3061 The Biophysics of Cells and Tissues
• PHY3062 Methods of Theoretical Physics
• PHY3063 Stars
• PHY3064 Nanostructures and Graphene Science
• PHY3065 Quantum Optics and Photonics
• PHY3066 Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics
• PHY3067 Energy and the Environment
• PHY3068 Principles of Theoretical Physics
• PHY3122 Project and Dissertation
• PHY3138 Projects and Dissertations
• PHY3147 One-Semester Physics Project and Report
• PHY3150 Applying Physics (Group Project)
• PHYM001 Statistical Physics
• PHYM002 Quantum Mechanics II
• PHYM003 Condensed Matter II
• PHYM004 Computational Physics and Modelling
• PHYM005 Independent Study
• PHYM006 Relativity and Cosmology
• PHYM007 Ultrafast Physics
• PHYM008 Physical Methods in Biology and Medicine
• PHYM009 Project and Dissertation (45 credits)
• PHYM010 Project and Dissertation (60 credits)
• PHYM012 Solar and Extra-Solar Planets and Their Atmospheres
• PHYM013 Quantum Many-Body Theory

Physics Modules For Study Abroad and Placements

Stage 3 of Study Abroad Programmes

• PHY3205 Background Report for Project
• PHY3211 Overseas Study Physics Option 1
• PHY3212 Overseas Study Physics Option 2
• PHY3214 Electromagnetism II
• PHY3215 Nuclear and High-Energy Particle Physics
• PHY3216 Overseas Study Elective 1
• PHY3217 Overseas Study Elective 2
• PHYM211 Advanced Statistical Physics
• PHYM212 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
• PHYM213 Advanced Solid State Physics

Stage 3 of Professional Experience Programme

• PHY3054 Electromagnetism 2 (IS)
• PHY3306 Professional Experience
• PHY3307 Background Report for Project
• PHYM011 Statistical Physics (IS)

See also: Information for previous and next years.
Administrative Information and KIS Data.