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DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2008/2009
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Astrophysics (BSc) (Fast Track)
Degree Type: Single Honours
UCAS Code: F510
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
Applicable Mathematics 3 (Phys Sci) (1) P 8 10
Mathematical Methods 3 (Phys Sci) (1) P 8 10
Foundations of Mathematical Physics (1) Q 8 20
Further courses A-Q 7/8 40
2 Astrophysics Laboratory (2) Q 9 10
Astrophysics 3 Q 10 20
Physical Mathematics Q 9 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
  Statistical Mechanics Q 9 10
  Diffraction Physics Q 9 10
  Research Methods in Physics Q 10 10
3 ONE OF:      
    Astrophysics Honours Project (Semester 1) Q 10 20
    Astrophysics Honours Project (Semester 2) Q 10 20
Team Review Project Q 10 10
Physics Skills (BSc) Q 10 10
ONE OF:
  Quantum Physics Q 10 10
  Atomic and Molecular Physics Q 10 10
Relativistic Electrodynamics Q 11 10
Astrophysical Cosmology Q 10 10
Stellar Evolution Q 10 10
Astronomical Statistics and X-Ray Astronomy Q 10 10
Specialist Topics in Astrophysics Q 10 10
Astronomical Instruments Q 10 10
ONE OF:
  High Energy Astrophysics Q 11 10
  Radiation and Matter Q 11 10
  General Relativity Q 11 10
(1)  As an alternative, students may take the Mathematics and Mathematical Physics courses prescribed for the Year 2 programme of the Mathematical Physics BSc.
(2)  The Programme Guide gives details and constraints on choice of courses, to facilitate advance planning.
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