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"# Prerequisites\n- A-Level Physics\n- A-Level Mathematics\n\n# Corequisites\n- Foundations of Physics 1 (PHYS1122) AND ((Single Mathematics A (MATH1561) and Single Mathematics B (MATH1571)) or (Linear Algebra I (MATH1071) and Calculus I (MATH1061)))\n\n# Excluded Combination of Modules\nNone\n\n# Aims\nThis module is designed primarily for students studying Department of Physics or Natural Science degree programmes.\nIt provides basic experimental and key skills required by physicists, and should be taken by all students intending to study practical physics beyond Level 1.\nUsing experiments in physics as the vehicle, the module provides a structured introduction to laboratory skills development, with particular emphasis on measurement uncertainty, data analysis and written and oral communication skills.\nTo teach a scientific computing language.\nTo introduce the idea of scientific enterprise.\nTo provide students with experience in scientific communication.\nTo provide students with opportunities to know more about what the University Library offers and to learn about the career opportunities open to them after graduation.\n\n# Content\nThe syllabus contains:\n* Errors in practical work: systematic and random errors, combination of errors, common sense in errors.\n* Electronic document preparation.\n* Use of spreadsheets in data analysis\n* Developing a scientific style of writing, and writing for a non-specialist audience.\n* Good practice in maintaining laboratory notebooks.\n* Information literacy, including introduction to sources of reference material.\n* Experimental laboratory: safety in the laboratory, skills through practice, introduction to instrumentation.\n* Introductory experiments in physics.\n* Extended experiments in physics.\n* Introduction to programming in a scientific computer language and application to simple computational tasks.\n* Presentation of data.\n* An enterprise seminar.\n\n# Learning Outcomes\n## Subject-specific Knowledge\nStudents will have gained a working knowledge of the treatment of errors in laboratory work.\n\n## Subject-specific Skills\n* Students will know the constituents of a scientific style of writing and will be able to apply this to produce a clear scientific report including: theoretical background, experimental description, presentation and analysis of results, interpretation and evaluation, and lay summary.\n* They will be aware of a variety of reference sources and know how to use them effectively.\n* They will have acquired practical competence and accuracy in carrying out experimental procedures including measurement, use of apparatus and recording of results.\n* They will have a working knowledge of a scientific computing language.\n\n## Key Skills\n* They will be able to use computer software to write reports and to analyse data.\n\n# Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module\n* Teaching will be by lectures, practicals, exercises, workshops, computing exercises and an information literacy session.\n* The lectures will provide the means to give a concise, focused presentation of the theoretical material on error analysis and on data analysis.\n* The lectures will also provide essential information on good practice in laboratory notebook keeping, report writing, the use of spreadsheets and giving oral presentations.\n* The computing lectures give an introduction to the basic principles of scientific computing and the computing workshops and exercises give practice in applying these principles.\n* When appropriate the lectures will also be supported by the distribution of written material, or by information and relevant links online.\n* Students will be able to obtain further help in their studies by approaching their lecturers, either after lectures or at other mutually convenient times (the Department has a policy of encouraging such enquires).\n* The information literacy session will introduce students to a variety of reference sources and how to use them effectively.\n* The practicals will consist of experimental projects, data analysis exercises, an enterprise seminar, feedback on data analysis and report writing, and one individual oral presentation.\n* These sessions will provide the means for students to acquire practical competence and accuracy in carrying out experimental procedures including measurement, use of apparatus and the recording of results.\n* During the sessions students will be able to obtain help and guidance from the laboratory scripts and through discussions with laboratory demonstrators.\n* Student performance in the laboratories will be summatively assessed through the assessment of laboratory notebooks and a written report.\n* The written reports will provide the means for students to demonstrate their achievement of the stated learning outcomes.\n* Work in the early stages of the experimental laboratories will be formatively assessed. This will enable students to gauge their progress and will inform their subsequent work. Work in the later stages will be summatively assessed.\n* Student performance in computing is summatively assessed through computing exercises.\n* An information session will outline the services offered by the University Library and will give practical advice on careers and employability.\n\nMore information: https://apps.dur.ac.uk/faculty.handbook/2023/UG/module/PHYS1101" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Master in Physics and Astronomy"@en . . "https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/courses/physics-and-astronomy-ff3n/" . "120"^^ . "Presential"@en . "**Course details**\nIf you are fascinated by the relationship between mathematics, the cosmos and the scientific world this MPhys could be for you. This integrated Master's degree is the first step towards Chartered Physicist status. It will suit those looking for an accredited course that leads to higher level education or a research role in physics, while also providing the knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills for a career in the sciences, engineering, finance or IT.\n\nPhysics degrees at Durham offer a high level of flexibility. We offer four Institute of Physics accredited courses - MPhys qualifications in Physics, Physics and Astronomy, and Theoretical Physics and the three-year BSc in Physics - which follow the same core curriculum in Year 1.\n\nSubject to the optional modules chosen, it is possible to switch to one of the other courses until the end of the second year. You can also apply for a one-year work placement or study abroad opportunity with one of our partner organisations, increasing the course from four years to five or substituting the existing Year 3.\n\nThe first year lays the foundation in physics theory, mathematical skills and laboratory skills that you will need to tackle more complex content later in the course. From Year 2 the focus on astronomy and astrophysics increases.\n\nAs you progress through the course, learning is more closely aligned to real-world issues through project work and optional modules that are tailored to your interests and aspirations. Your knowledge is further extended with a project based on a live research topic, and higher-level modules which take your study of physics and astronomy to a greater depth.\n\n**Course structure**\n*Year 1*\nCore modules:\nFoundations of Physics introduces classical aspects of wave phenomena and electromagnetism, as well as basic concepts in Newtonian mechanics, quantum mechanics, special relativity and optical physics.\n\nDiscovery Skills in Physics provides a practical introduction to laboratory skills development with particular emphasis on measurement uncertainty, data analysis and written and oral communication skills. It also includes an introduction to programming.\n\nExamples of optional modules:\nSingle Mathematics\nLinear Algebra\nCalculus.\n\n*Year 2*\nCore modules:\nFoundations of Physics A develops your knowledge of quantum mechanics and electromagnetism. You will learn to apply the principles of physics to predictable and unpredictable problems and produce a well-structured solution, with clear reasoning and appropriate presentation.\n\nFoundations of Physics B extends your knowledge of thermodynamics, condensed matter physics and optics.\n\nStars and Galaxies introduces astronomy and astrophysics. You will develop an understanding of the basic physics of stellar interiors and learn why we see stars of differing colours and brightness. The module extends your knowledge of pulsating and binary stars and introduces galactic and extragalactic astronomy.\n\nMathematical Methods in Physics provides the necessary mathematical knowledge to successfully tackle the Foundations of Physics modules. It covers vectors, vector integral and vector differential calculus, multivariable calculus and orthogonal curvilinear coordinates, Fourier analysis, orthogonal functions, the use of matrices, and the mathematical tools for solving ordinary and partial differential equations occurring in a variety of physical problems.\n\nLaboratory Skills and Electronics builds lab-based skills, such as experiment planning, data analysis, scientific communication and specific practical skills. It aims to teach electronics as a theoretical and a practical subject, to teach the techniques of computational physics and numerical methods and to provide experience of a research-led investigation in physics in preparation for post-university life.\n\nExamples of optional modules:\nTheoretical Physics\nPhysics in Society.\n\n*Year 3*\nCore modules:\nFoundations of Physics A further develops your knowledge to include quantum mechanics and nuclear and particle physics. You will learn to apply the principles of physics to complex problems and produce a well-structured solution, with clear reasoning and appropriate presentation.\n\nFoundations of Physics B extends your knowledge to include statistical physics and condensed matter physics.\n\nPlanets and Cosmology explains the astrophysical origin of planetary systems and the cosmological origin of the Universe. You will learn about the formation and workings of our Solar System, its orbital dynamics and the basic physics of planetary interiors and atmospheres.\n\nThe Computing Project is designed to develop your computational and problem-solving skills. You work on advanced computational physics problems using a variety of modern computing techniques and present your findings in a project report, poster and oral presentation.\n\nExamples of optional modules:\nTeam Project\nAdvanced Laboratory\nMathematics Workshop\nPhysics into Schools\nTheoretical Physics\nCondensed Matter Physics\nModern Atomic and Optical Physics.\n\n*Year 4*\nCore modules:\nThe research-based MPhys Project provides experience of work in a research environment on a topic at the forefront of developments in a branch of either physics, applied physics, theoretical physics or astronomy, and develops transferable skills for the oral and written presentation of research. The project can be carried out individually or as part of a small group in one of the Department's research groups or in collaboration with an external organisation.\n\nAdvanced Astrophysics covers astronomical techniques and radiative processes in astrophysics. This module provides a working knowledge of the advanced optical techniques used in modern astronomy and of the radiative processes that generate the emission that is studied in a wide range of astronomical observations.\n\nTheoretical Astrophysics examines cosmic structure formation and general relativity. This module provides an overview of our current understanding of the formation and evolution of cosmic structure and an introduction to Einstein's general theory of relativity.\n\nExamples of optional modules:\nAtoms, Lasers and Qubits\nAdvanced Theoretical Physics\nAdvanced Condensed Matter Physics\nParticle Theory\nTheoretical Physics\nCondensed Matter Physics\nModern Atomic and Optical Physics.\nAdditional pathways\nStudents on the MPhys in Physics and Astronomy can apply to be transferred onto either the 'with Year Abroad' or 'with Placement' pathway during the second year. Places on these pathways are in high demand and if you are chosen you can choose to extend your course from four years to five, or substitute the existing Year 3.\n\n**Placement**\nYou may be able to take a work placement. Find out more in https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/study-options/placements/.\n\nModules details: https://apps.dur.ac.uk/faculty.handbook/2023/UG/programme/FF3N"@en . . . "4"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "Both" . "9250.00" . "British Pound"@en . "30500.00" . "Recommended" . "**Career opportunities**\n*Physics*\nWe seek to develop the practical and intellectual skills sought by employers and we are regularly ranked among the country's top performers for graduate employment. Our graduates have progressed to careers in business, industry, commerce, research, management and education, and typically more than fifth of our graduates go on to study for higher degrees.\n\nThe Department also has an impressive track record of spin-out technology companies that commercialise our knowledge in areas of semiconductors, composites and advanced instrumentation. Examples of high-profile employers include BT, Procter & Gamble, Rolls Royce and BAE Systems.\n\nOf those students who graduated in 2019:\n83% are in paid employment or further study 15 months after graduation across all our programmes\n\nOf those in employment:\n81% are in high skilled employment\nWith an average salary of £34,000.\n\n(Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey. The survey asks leavers from higher education what they are doing 15 months after graduation. Further information about the Graduate Outcomes survey can be found here www.graduateoutcomes.ac.uk)"@en . "2"^^ . "TRUE" . 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