Teaching and assessment for Physics with Renewable Energy Science BSc (Hons)

Teaching

Most of your teaching takes place in small groups with easy access to staff and a personal approach to lectures, tutorials, and practical work. You'll be able to perform experiments in dedicated labs.

Assessment

A variety of assessment methods are used:

coursework
laboratory reports
exams
discussions about what you have achieved

Core Modules

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Module code: EG11006 Credits: 10 Semester: Semester 1

You will explore the fundamental concepts of how electric circuits operate.

You will learn about the intimate connection between electrical and magnetic phenomena.

Along with appropriate mathematical, and problem-solving tools, this will allow you to analyse electrostatic, circuit, and electromagnetic problems.

Electromagnetism and Circuits full module details

Module code: PH11002 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

This module helps you develop the practical skills needed as a physics student and future professional physicist. It also provides an insight into cutting-edge research problems and the industrial value of physics. It explores the definition of physics itself, and what makes science distinct from opinion.

Professional Physics full module details

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Module code: EG22009 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

In the rapidly evolving technological landscape, this module offers a gateway into understanding the fundamental principles of analogue and digital electronics. This course is not just about learning theories, but rather about comprehending the building blocks of the modern world.

Electronics and Instrumentation full module details

Module code: PH21001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

Electromagnetism and light describes the physics of electric and magnetic fields and how they they are connected. This module explores electricity, electromagnetism, and light to provide you with an understanding of the physics underpinning most technology.

Electromagnetism and Light full module details

Module code: PH22001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

The microscopic and sub-atomic world is described by quantum mechanics, and nuclear and particle physics.

This module explores how materials behave in thermal physics and condensed matter physics.

Classical and Quantum Matter and Radiation full module details

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Module code: PH31005 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

Quantum Mechanics I full module details

Module code: PH31006 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

This module allows you to test theories of the physical world around us, from the sub-atomic structure to universe scale effects. You will learn by different methods, including lab work, critically reviewing academic work, and learning how to complete a competitive CV.

Experimental and Professional Physics I full module details

Module code: RE32002 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

This module aims to equip you with a competent understanding of AC electrical power and electromechanical energy conversion. It prepares you to work in the renewable electrical power generation and distribution industries.

Introduction to Electrical Power and the Grid full module details

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Module code: PH41005 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

The study of light is at the very centre of physics, especially relativity and quantum physics. This module covers contemporary optics and photonic systems.

It explores laser physics, polarisation, diffraction, interference, and all the optics concepts expected for a physics graduate.

Optics and Photonics I full module details

Module code: RE41002 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

Solar energy is one of the major sources of renewable energy available to us. We harvest it using solar panels for electricity and solar thermal systems to generate heat.

This module explores how solar energy is a vital part of renewable energies and covers the physics and technology behind it.

Solar Energy full module details

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

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Module code: MA41006 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

Mathematics of Fluids and Plasmas 1: Fluid Dynamics full module details

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Module code: PH51001 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

Computational Physics II full module details

Optional Modules

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Module code: PH52011 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

This module explores recent photonic innovations, as well as the physics underpinning them. It covers lasers, nonlinear optics, optical imaging, optical microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.

Scotland has a thriving optics and photonics industry, and this module provides a solid basis to enter the industry or do your own PhD research.

Optics and Photonics II full module details

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