Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives At the successful conclusion of this subject students will be able to understand a range of fundamental concepts from the core units of `Quantum mechanics', `Nuclear physics' and `Solid state physics (lattice and electronic properties)'; apply a series of theoretical techniques within this subject core; extend mastery of this core to related subject areas of knowledge of particular interest to the student; perform a series of measurements on experiments related to the above topics; write-up experimental reports presenting results and analysing and discussing them; present a short seminar on the results of a laboratory experiment.
Synopsis Physics: There are five physics lecture units which must include the compulsory units of `Nuclear physics' and `Solid state physics (lattice and electronic properties)'. The remaining three physics units are to be chosen from the third-year list. Students who intend taking honours physics in their fourth year must take the `Quantum mechanics' unit.
Physiology: Students will attend lectures in one of three specialised areas of physiology. Details are given under the separate entry for PHY3022 (Physiology) and should be confirmed on enrolment.
Assessment Examinations (8 x 1.5 hours): 67% + Laboratory work: 33%