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- UCAS course code
- FG31
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
BSc Mathematics and Physics
A diverse, varied course where you can draw on the combined expertise of three centres of University excellence.
Duration: 3 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: FG31 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Scholarships available
Accredited course
- Typical A-level offer: A*A*A including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: A*AA including specific subjects
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: AAA including specific subjects
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 38 points overall with 7,7,6 at HL, including specific requirements
Course unit details:
Introduction to Programming
| Unit code | PHYS10362 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 10 |
| Unit level | Level 1 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
A practical introduction to computer programming for physicists.
Aims
The aim of the course is to give a practical introduction to computer programming for physicists assuming little or no previous programming experience.
Learning outcomes
ILO 1 - On completion successful students will be able to write programs in Python to aid them in practical situations they will face in their degree course and future work in physics and other fields.
ILO 2 - Implement basic programming theory to write efficient code.
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Other | 35% |
| Written assignment (inc essay) | 65% |
5 Blackboard quizzes worth 7% each.
Feedback methods
Feedback will be provided via Blackboard.
Recommended reading
Hill, C. Learning scientific programming with python (Cambridge Uni. press)
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 10 |
| Practical classes & workshops | 66 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 24 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Charanjit Kaur | Unit coordinator |
| Clive Dickinson | Unit coordinator |
| Mark Lancaster | Unit coordinator |