Teaching and assessment for Mathematics and Astrophysics BSc (Hons)

Teaching

Our teaching methods include:

lectures
workshops
practical classes
tutorials
module-specific problem classes
peer-to-peer tuition and exam preparation in conjunction with our undergraduate Physics and Mathematics Societies
talks by invited speakers

You will also meet regularly with an academic adviser of studies who will give guidance and support throughout your degree.

Assessment

Our assessment methods include:

exams
extended assignments
weekly problems
formal reports
practical lab work
in-class presentations as individuals and/or groups
practical research methods

Core Modules

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Module code: EG11006 Credits: 10 Semester: Semester 1

Electromagnetism and Circuits full module details

Core Modules

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Module code: MA21001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

Mathematics 2A 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

Optional Modules

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Module code: MA21002 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

Computer Algebra and Dynamical Systems full module details

Core Modules

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Module code: MA31002 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

Differential Equations full module details

Module code: MA31007 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

This module explores vector calculus, which is an area of mathematics that combines 3D geometry with calculus. Vector calculus is concerned with differentiation and integration of functions in 3D space. It can apply to either scalar-valued functions or vector-valued functions.

Vector Calculus full module details

Module code: PH31016 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

Experimental astrophysics tests the theories of the mechanisms that drive star and planet formation, and the mechanisms of the Universe.

This module develops your observational astrophysics and data analysis skills. You will perform different advanced astrophysics experiments, with emphasis on understanding the uncertainties and statistical meaning of a result.

Experimental and Professional Astrophysics I full module details

Optional Modules

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Module code: MA32005 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

Scientific computing offers tools, techniques, and theories that enable computer-assisted solutions to complex problems.

This introductory module explores numerical linear algebra and how computations work in practice. You will use MATLAB to develop algorithms for the numerical solution of important scientific problems.

Fundamentals of Scientific Computing full module details

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Module code: MA40001 Credits: 30 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

PTS and Project Work full module details

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