BSc Mathematics and Astronomy

Comments about BSc Mathematics and Astronomy - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire

• Objectives
  This course combines much of the Core Pure and Applied Mathematics offered on the BSc in Mathematics (course code G100) with units in Astronomy taught by the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - ABB Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB + BB Scottish Highers - AAAB + AB in Advanced Highers Irish Leaving Cert. - AABBB BTEC Level N - 4 Distinctions and 2 Merits International Baccalaureate - 33 points Core Requirements - Grade A or B (the highest specified) in GCE A level Maths plus grade B in GCE A level Physics
• Academic title
  BSc Mathematics and Astronomy
• Course description
  Our students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
   
  Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
  
  Important notice :
  
  This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
  
  This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.
  
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  Typical First Year Modules
  
  Module/Unit Credits
  Differential and Difference Equations  10
   
  Introduction to Astrophysics  10
   
  Mathematics for Physicists  10
   
  Mathematics with Maple  10
   
  Matrices and Geometry  10
   
  Mechanics in Action  10
   
  Observing the Night Sky: the Celestial Sphere and Astronomical Instruments  10
   
  Our Evolving Universe  10
   
  Practical Calculus  10
   
  Probability, Sets and Complex Numbers  10
   
  The Solar System  10
   
  Vectors and Motion  10
   
  Typical Second Year Modules
  
  Module/Unit Credits
  Advanced Calculus  10
   
  Applied Differential Equations  10
   
  Extra-Solar Planets and Astrobiology  10
   
  Galaxies  10
   
  Linear Mathematics for Applications  10
   
  Mathematical Methods for Physics and Astronomy  10
   
  Mechanics  10
   
  Methods for Differential Equations  10
   
  Stellar Structure and Evolution  10
   
  Techniques of Observation  10
   
  The Dynamic Interstellar Medium  10
   
  Vectors and Fluids  10
   
  Typical Third Year Modules
  
  Module/Unit Credits
  Astronomy Project  10
   
  Complex Analysis  10
   
  Concepts of Astronomy  10
   
  Introduction to Cosmology  10
   
  Stellar Atmospheres  10
   
  Applicable Analysis  10
   
  Classical Control  10
   
  Codes and Cryptography  10
   
  Combinatorics  10
   
  Continuum Mechanics  10
   
  Dark Matter and the Universe  10
   
  Differential Geometry  10
   
  Fluid Mechanics I  10
   
  Graph Theory  10
   
  High Energy Astrophysics  10
   
  History of Astronomy  10
   
  History of Mathematics  10
   
  Introduction to Relativity  10
   
  Knots and Surfaces  10
   
  Mathematical Methods  10
   
  Milestones in Applied Mathematics 1: Electromagnetism  10
   
  Milestones in Applied Mathematics II: Quantum Theory  10
   
  Nuclear Astrophysics  10
   
  Operations Research  10
   
  Relativity and Cosmology  10
   
  Topics in Number Theory  10
   
  Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme in Mathematics  10
   
  Waves  10

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