PHMS (Matric Yr 2021-2023)

BSc in Physics and Mathematical Sciences (Double Major)

Course Type	AU
Core Courses 16 AU of common core courses, 36 AU of core Physics courses, and 34 AU of core Mathematics courses.	86 AU
Physics Prescribed Electives	3 (11) AU
Mathematics Prescribed Electives	10 (4) AU
Prescribed Electives - Final Year Project (FYP) Must read either PH4421 (Physics FYP) or MH4900 (Mathematics FYP) If PH4421 is selected: Must take Professional Attachment (PH4416) during Special Terms At least one PH4XXX course (including PH4421). At least one MH4XXX course. If MH4900 is selected: Must take Professional Attachment (PH4416) during Special Terms At least 11 AU from Physics Major Prescribed Electives, with at least two PH4XXX courses. At least one MH4XXX course (including MH4900).	10 (8) AU
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core: Common Core	17 AU
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core: Foundational Core	10 AU
Broadening and Deepening Electives (BDE) Can take BDEs offered by any School	8 AU
Total	144 AU

Notes:

AU figures in brackets (x) indicate the number of AU if MH4900 Final Year Project is selected.
A grade of A- or better in Final Year Project is required to be eligible for Honours (Highest Distinction).

Year 1
PH1104 - Mechanics	3 AU	Sem 1
PH1198 - Physics Lab Ia	2 AU	Sem 1
MH1100 - Calculus I (Common Core)	4 AU	Sem 1
MH1200 - Linear Algebra I (Common Core)	4 AU	Sem 1
MH1300 - Foundations of Mathematics	4 AU	Sem 1
HW0001 - Introduction to Academic Communication (For students who have not passed or been exempted from the Qualifying English Test)	0 AU	Sem 1
PH1106 - Electricity and Magnetism	3 AU	Sem 2
MH1101 - Calculus II	4 AU	Sem 2
MH1201 - Linear Algebra II	4 AU	Sem 2
Year 2
PH1105 - Optics, Vibrations and Waves	3 AU	Sem 1
PH1107 - Relativity and Quantum Physics	3 AU	Sem 1
PH2198 - Physics Lab IIa	2 AU	Sem 1
MH2100 - Calculus III	4 AU	Sem 1
PS0001 - Introduction to Computational Thinking (Common Core)	3 AU	Sem 1
PH2101 - Quantum Mechanics I	3 AU	Sem 2
PH2199 - Physics Lab IIb	2 AU	Sem 2
MH2801 - Complex Methods for the Sciences (Common Core)	3 AU	Sem 2
MH3100 - Real Analysis I	4 AU	Sem 2
PS0002 - Introduction to Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	3 AU	Sem 2
Year 3
PH2102 - Electromagnetism	4 AU	Sem 1
PH2103 - Thermal Physics	4 AU	Sem 1
PH3101 - Quantum Mechanics II	4 AU	Sem 1
PH3103 - Technological Applications of Quantum Mechanics	3 AU	Sem 1
MH2220 - Algebra I	3 AU	Sem 2
MH2500 - Probability and Introduction to Statistics	4 AU	Sem 1
MH1403 - Algorithms and Computing	3 AU	Sem 2
MH3110 - Ordinary Differential Equations	4 AU	Sem 2
Year 4
PH4511 - Seminar in Mathematical Physics (Common Core)	2 AU	Sem 2

PH2104 - Analytical Mechanics	4 AU
PH3201 - Statistical Mechanics	4 AU
PH3401 - Atomic Physics	4 AU
PH3403 - Astrophysics and Cosmology	4 AU
PH3404 - Physics of Classical and Quantum Information	3 AU
PH3406 - Open Quantum Systems	4 AU
PH3405 - Superconductivity, Superfluidity and Bose-Einstein Condensates	3 AU
PH3501 - Fluid Mechanics	4 AU
PH3502 - Chaotic Dynamical Systems	4 AU
PH4403 - Surfaces and Interfaces	4 AU
PH4404 - Nanoscale Physics	3 AU
PH4408 - Nuclear Physics	3 AU
PH4409 - Quantum Electronics	4 AU
PH4411 - Introduction to Experimental Particle Physics	3 AU
PH4414 - Introduction to Spintronics	3 AU
PH4418 - Physics in the Industry	4 AU
PH4419 - Computational Physics	4 AU
PH4507 - Topics in Physics	3 AU
PH4508 - Introduction to General Relativity	3 AU
PH4509 - Quantum Field Theory with applications in Condensed Matter Physics	4 AU
PH4510 - Topics in Physics II	3 AU
PH4421 - Final Year Project	10 AU
PH7002 - Concepts in Statistical Mechanics	4 AU
PH7003 - Graduate Solid State Physics	4 AU
PH7006 - Classical Electrodynamics	4 AU
PH7024 - Graduate Quantum Mechanics	4 AU

MH1301 - Discrete Mathematics	4 AU
MH3220 - Algebra II	4 AU
MH3210 - Number Theory	4 AU
MH3300 - Graph Theory	4 AU
MH3400 - Algorithms for the Real World	4 AU
MH3510 - Regression Analysis	4 AU
MH3511 - Data Analysis with Computer	3 AU
MH3512 - Stochastic Processes	4 AU
MH3520 - Mathematics of Deep Learning	4 AU
MH3600 - Knots & Surfaces: Introduction to Topology	4 AU
MH3700 - Numerical Analysis I	3 AU
MH3701 - Basic Optimization	4 AU
MH4100 - Real Analysis II	4 AU
MH4110 - Partial Differential Equations	4 AU
MH4200 - Abstract Algebra II	4 AU
MH4300 - Combinatorics	4 AU
MH4301 - Set Theory and Logic	4 AU
MH4302 - Theory of Computing	4 AU
MH4310 - Coding Theory	4 AU
MH4311 - Cryptography	4 AU
MH4320 - Computational Economics	4 AU
MH4500 - Time Series Analysis	4 AU
MH4501 - Multivariate Analysis	4 AU
MH4510 - Statistical Learning and Data Mining	4 AU
MH4511 - Sampling & Survey	4 AU
MH4512 - Clinical Trials	4 AU
MH4513 - Survival Analysis	4 AU
MH4514 - Financial Mathematics	4 AU
MH4515 - Applied Bayesian Statistics	4 AU
MH4516 - Applied Categorical Data Analysis	4 AU
MH4517 - Data Applications in Natural Sciences	4 AU
MH4600 - Algebraic Topology	4 AU
MH4601 - Differential Geometry	4 AU
MH4700 - Numerical Analysis II	4 AU
MH4701 - Mathematical Programming	4 AU
MH4702 - Probabilistic Methods in OR	4 AU
MH4900 - Final Year Project	8 AU