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Mathematical Physics (BSc) (Fast Track)
Degree Type: Single Honours
UCAS Code: F326
Programme Guide: http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/progguides
NYT Course S L CT
1 Physics 2A: Forces, Fields and Potentials Q 8 20
Physics 2B: Waves, Quantum Physics and Materials Q 8 20
Mathematics Support for Direct Entry P 8 0
Foundations of Calculus (2) P 8 10
Several Variable Calculus (2) P 8 10
Linear Algebra (2) P 8 10
Methods of Applied Mathematics (2) P 8 10
MP2A: Vectors, Tensors and Fields Q 8 10
MP2B: Dynamics Q 8 10
Further Courses A-Q 7/8 20
2 (3) Tensors and Fields Q 10 10
Quantum Mechanics Q 9 10
ONE OF:
  Computational Methods Q 9 10
  Advanced Computer Simulation Q 10 10
Dynamics & Relativity Q 9 10
Electromagnetism Q 9 10
Thermodynamics Q 9 10
Lagrangian Dynamics Q 10 10
Statistical Mechanics Q 9 10
Diffraction Physics Q 9 10
Symmetries of Quantum Mechanics Q 10 10
Complex Variables & Differential Equations P 10 20
3 Statisical Physics Q 11 10
Relativistic Electrodynamics Q 11 10
Methods of Mathematical Physics Q 10 10
Quantum Physics Q 10 10
Quantum Theory Q 11 10
Mathematical Physics Honours Project Q 10 10
Team Review Project Q 10 10
Physics Skills (BSc) Q 10 10
Mathematics Skills Q 10 10
Symmetries of Quantum Mechanics (4) Q 10 10
Further courses (5) Q,P,M,N 10/11 20
(2)  As an alternative, students may take the Mathematics and Mathematical Physics courses prescribed for the Year 2 programme of the Physics BSc.
(3)  Progression to Honours requires a minimum average grade of 'C' performance in MP2A: Vectors, Tensors and Fields and MP2B: Dynamics, OR in Foundations of Mathematical Physics
(4)  To be delivered only in 2008/2009.
(5)  The Programme Guide gives details and constraints on choice of courses, to facilitate advance planning.
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