BSc Mathematics and Physics

Comments about BSc Mathematics and Physics - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire

• Objectives
  The Mathematics course is taught by the three departments of Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and probability and Statistics. Most Single Honours students start by studying Core Mathematics and all three of these subjects and may specialise in one or two of them later on. Dual Honours students take Core Mathematics and some of the same modules as the Single Honours students, and spend roughly half of their time in the School of Mathematics and Statistics. There is scope for changing degree course within the first few weeks of arriving in Sheffield, and sometimes at the end of the first or second year. The courses in Applied Mathematics and Probability and Statistics do not assume prior knowledge of these subjects. This course combines much of the Core, Pure and Applied Mathematics offered on the BSc in Mathematics (course code G100) with units in Physics taught by the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This course is run jointly with the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - ABB Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB + BB Scottish Highers - AAAB + AB in Advanced Highers Irish Leaving Cert. - AABBB BTEC Level N - 4 Distinctions and 2 Merits International Baccalaureate - 33 points Core Requirements - GCE A level Maths and Physics. GCE AS Level Maths cannot replace GCE A Level Maths
• Academic title
  BSc Mathematics and Physics
• Course description
  Our students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
  
  Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
  
  Important notice :
  
  This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
  
  This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.
  
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  Typical First Year Modules
  
  Module/Unit Credits
  Fields, Waves and Quanta  20
   
  Mechanics, Heat and Matter  20
   
  Differential and Difference Equations  10
   
  Mathematics for Physicists  10
   
  Mathematics with Maple  10
   
  Matrices and Geometry  10
   
  Mechanics in Action  10
   
  Practical Calculus  10
   
  Probability, Sets and Complex Numbers  10
   
  Vectors and Motion  10
   
  Typical Second Year Modules
  
  Module/Unit Credits
  Advanced Calculus  10
   
  Applied Differential Equations  10
   
  Atomic Spectra and Relativity  10
   
  Experimental Physics 2  10
   
  Linear Mathematics for Applications  10
   
  Mathematical Methods for Physics and Astronomy  10
   
  Mechanics  10
   
  Methods for Differential Equations  10
   
  Quantum Mechanics  10
   
  Solids  10
   
  Thermal Physics  10
   
  Vectors and Fluids  10
   
  Typical Third Year Modules
  
  Module/Unit Credits
  Complex Analysis  10
   
  Electromagnetism  10
   
  Techniques of Problem Solving in Physics  10
   
  Applicable Analysis  10
   
  Atomic and Laser Physics  10
   
  Classical Control  10
   
  Codes and Cryptography  10
   
  Combinatorics  10
   
  Continuum Mechanics  10
   
  Dark Matter and the Universe  10
   
  Differential Geometry  10
   
  Fluid Mechanics I  10
   
  Further Quantum Mechanics  10
   
  Graph Theory  10
   
  History of Mathematics  10
   
  Introduction to Relativity  10
   
  Knots and Surfaces  10
   
  Magnetism and Superconductivity  10
   
  Mathematical Methods  10
   
  Metals, Semi-conductors and Insulators  10
   
  Milestones in Applied Mathematics 1: Electromagnetism  10
   
  Milestones in Applied Mathematics II: Quantum Theory  10
   
  Nuclear Astrophysics  10
   
  Nuclear Physics  10
   
  Operations Research  10
   
  Particle Physics  10
   
  Physics Level 3 Project 1  10
   
  Physics Level 3 Project 2  10
   
  Programming in C  10
   
  Relativity and Cosmology  10
   
  Statistical Physics  10
   
  Topics in Number Theory  10
   
  Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme in Mathematics  10
   
  Waves  10

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