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School of Biological Sciences Undergraduate Brochure (PDF)
BSc Biological Sciences (Part time)
Attendance
Part Time
Award
Degree of Bachelor of Science
School of Study
Typical A-Level Offer
ABB to include Biology
Course Organiser
Dr. Andrew Chantry
The first and second year units cover all the major areas of biology and will give you a sound grounding in mathematics, statistics, IT and computing, physics and chemistry. You will find the latter units especially valuable if you do not have A-levels in these subjects.
During the third, fourth, fifth and sixth years you can study a broad range of subjects, or you can choose to specialise in a particular area of biology such as Cell Biology or Microbiology by mirroring the units taken by students on these specialised degree courses. The only compulsory element is the Research Project, which is undertaken by all final year students, for which you carry out experimental work in one of the research laboratories within the School or in one of the affiliated Institutes.
In the fourth and sixth years you also have 20 credits for free choice which allows you to select from a huge range of units offered by BIO and other schools within the University.
The course may be completed more quickly by increasing the number of credits taken each year. Please contact our Admissions Officer bio.admiss@uea.ac.uk for further details.
How to Apply
Please apply directly to the School of Biological Sciences. It is not necessary to apply through UCAS for our part-time degree programmes. Please download and complete the School of Biological Sciences Part-Time Study Application Form [PDF, 50KB].
School of Biological Sciences Undergraduate Brochure (PDF)
Biological Sciences offer 11 different full-time undergraduate degree programmes (plus three part-time degrees) in a range of subjects. Approximately 150 new undergraduates join us each year to study Biological Sciences (including a range of specialised programmes), Biomedicine, Biochemistry and Ecology.
Our students also have the opportunity of studying abroad for a year in either Europe, North America or Australasia, or spending a year in industry. Indeed we are one of a very few departments in the UK able to offer such a comprehensive spectrum of biology-related degree programmes.
Two of the distinguishing features of the degree courses we offer are excellence and choice. You are able to choose from a large number of degree programmes composed of a wide range of teaching modules. Lectures and seminars introduce the latest ideas and understanding of biology, and you will gain a thorough training in modern experimental methodology through hands-on practical or fieldwork sessions.
Why Study Biology?
The biological sciences comprise a broad range of inter-linked disciplines which encompass the study of life from the molecular level, through cells, tissues and organisms, to populations and ecosystems.
As well as being intellectually interesting, advances in the Biological Sciences have direct relevance to our everyday lives. Examples of this are to be found in new medical treatments, increased agricultural output, the protection of endangered species and the development of new food products. These breakthroughs have improved the quality of life for millions of people over the past few decades, and led to a greater understanding of our impact on the environment and the need for better resource management and conservation.
Some examples of recent advances include:
- The development of new vaccines
- The development of rapid and accurate diagnostic tests for infectious diseases
- The production of recombinant hormones in bacteria, e.g. insulin for the treatment of diabetes
- The development of new techniques for the forensic detection of crimeThe development of disease and drought resistant strains of crop plants
- The designation of thousands of wildlife reserves and national parks worldwide to protect and conserve endangered species and areas of special ecological interest
- The development of biological control techniques to combat weeds and pests thereby reducing the use of herbicides and insecticides
- The development of bioremediation – using naturally occurring plants or microbes to clean up pollution, e.g. oil spills
Continuing research into the biological sciences is essential if we are to overcome problems such as cancer, HIV and tuberculosis, find ways to treat or cure genetic diseases such as Muscular Dystrophy and Cystic Fibrosis, unlock the secrets encoded in the Human Genome Sequence, protect endangered species, conserve ‘at risk’ habitats, and combat threats such as bioterrorism and emerging infectious diseases. Biological Scientists are at the forefront of biomedical, pharmaceutical, agricultural and ecological research, so if you are looking for an exciting, flexible field of study with excellent career prospects, both within science and in the wider employment market, then look no further than the biological sciences.
This is the first year of your Level 1 study. Students at the appropriate level will be transferred from BIO-4008Y SKILLS FOR BIOLOGISTS to BIO-4010Y SKILLS FOR BIOLOGISTS WITH HIGHER MATHS during Autumn Semester 2013.
Compulsory Study (60 credits)
Students must study the following modules for 60 credits:
| Name | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIODIVERSITY An introduction to the evolution of the major groups of microorganisms, plants and animals. The module considers structural, physiological and life-cycle characteristics of these organisms. It charts the development of life on land and interprets evolutionary responses to changing environments. Students on this module are strongly advised to also take BIO-1A4Y and BIO-1A6Y. | BIO-4001A | 20 |
| EVOLUTION, BEHAVIOUR AND ECOLOGY This module introduces the main ideas in behavioural ecology, evolutionary biology and ecology. It concentrates on outlining concepts as well as describing examples. Specific topics to be covered include the genetical basis of evolution by natural selection, systematics and phylogeny, the adaptive interpretation of animal sexual and social behaviour, ecological processes and population biology. | BIO-4002B | 20 |
| SKILLS FOR BIOLOGISTS This year-long module combines small-group seminars and workshops with supporting lecture-based sessions. Material will support various first-year modules such as BIO-4001A, BIO-4002B, BIO-4003A and BIO-4004B. Students will learn how to access scientific material and to use it critically in essays, oral presentations and posters. This module will explore how such scientific material is disseminated to scientists and to the general public. A combination of lectures and workshops will be used to introduce a range of topics in maths and statistics that are absolutely essential for a contemporary undergraduate studying the biological sciences. THIS MODULE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO YEAR 1 STUDENTS. THIS MODULE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO VISITING/EXCHANGE STUDENTS. | BIO-4008Y | 20 |
This is the second year of your Level 1 study. Students at the appropriate level will be transferred from BIO-4009Y FOUNDATIONS FOR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY to BIO-4011Y FOUNDATIONS FOR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY WITH HIGHER CHEMISTRY during Autumn Semester 2013.
Compulsory Study (60 credits)
Students must study the following modules for 60 credits:
| Name | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATIONS FOR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY Through a series of lectures, tutorials and practicals, this year-long module aims to provide the basic knowledge of general chemistry (including aspects of inorganic and organic), physico-chemistry and biochemistry essential for the understanding of system-related mechanisms in physiology and a wider context of life sciences. | BIO-4009Y | 20 |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF CELL BIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY The module aims to provide an introduction to the basic aspects of biochemistry and cell biology. Basic biochemical processes will be explored, as well as catalysis and enzymology. There will be an introduction to the nature of the living cell, its membranes, and organelles, how cells communicate and also how they are visualised. | BIO-4004B | 20 |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS The module aims to provide an introduction to the basic aspects of biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics. The module explores the fundamental properties of macromolecules, DNA structure, synthesis and replication, as well as the structure and function of proteins. The genetic code, genes and their expression will be covered as well as the rapidly expanding area of molecular biology. The module also covers chromosome structure, mechanisms of heredity, medical genetics and cytogenetics. | BIO-4003A | 20 |
This is the first year of your Level 2 study.
Option A Study (60 credits)
Students will select 60 credits from the following modules:
| Name | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEHAVIOURAL ECOLOGY In this module, the interrelationships between animal behaviour, ecology and evolution will be explored. Students will examine how behaviour has evolved to maximise survival and reproduction in the natural environment. Darwinian principles will provide the theoretical framework, within which the module will seek to explain the ultimate function of animal behaviours. Concepts and examples will be developed through the lecture series, exploring behaviours in the context of altruism, optimality, foraging, and particularly reproduction, the key currency of evolutionary success. In parallel with the lectures, students will design, conduct, analyse and present their own research project, collecting original data to answer a question about the adaptive significance of behaviour. | BIO-5010B | 20 |
| BIOCHEMISTRY This module builds on the principles of biochemistry taught in BIO-1A14. Selected topics in intermediary metabolism are covered in greater depth and extended to include the specific roles of coenzymes in metabolic pathways. In turn this leads to a discussion of the roles of hormone-receptor interactions and signal transduction in metabolic regulation. The recent contributions of structural biology to cellular biochemistry are acknowledged in both the lecture series and associated practical classes, whilst ATP utilization is illustrated by consideration of the active transport of molecules across membranes in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. | BIO-5002A | 20 |
| CELL BIOLOGY This module explores the molecular organisation of cells and the regulation of dynamic cellular changes, with some emphasis on medical cell biology. Dynamic properties of cell membranes, cell signalling, growth factor function and aspects of cancer biology and immunology. Regulation of the internal cell environment (nuclear organisation and information flow, cell growth, division and motility), the relationship of the cell to its extracellular matrix and the determination of cell phenotype. Aspects of cell death, the ageing process, developmental biology, mechanisms of tissue renewal and repair. It is strongly recommended that students taking this module should also take BIO-2B02 or BIO-2B17. | BIO-5005B | 20 |
| COMMUNITY, ECOSYSTEM AND MACRO-ECOLOGY The module will introduce the main concepts in community, ecosystem and macro-ecology - patterns and processes related to species richness; diversity; stability; succession; primary and secondary productivity and energy flows. We will then examine how these concepts aid our understanding of the functioning of terrestrial and marine ecosystems. | BIO-5014B | 20 |
| EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY The aim of this module is to provide a background in the concepts and principles of evolutionary biology. It includes discussion of genetic variation, population genetics, natural selection, population structure, ecological adaptation, life history characteristics, speciation, interactions among species, biological diversity, phylogeny and molecular ecology and biogeography. Workshop discussions are held weekly. | BIO-5008B | 20 |
| FIELD ECOLOGY Students explore the ecology of moorlands, bogs, sand dunes, rocky shores, estuaries and woodlands. Students should develop skills in identifying plants and animals using scientific keys, carrying out quantitative surveys and statistically analysing their data. Strong emphasis is placed on student-lead project work. The bulk of the teaching takes place on a two week field course in Western Ireland, that runs immediately before the start of the Autumn Semester. | BIO-5013A | 20 |
| GENETICS This module will describe the basis of heredity, describing both the functions and the structures of genes and whole genomes. Examples will be taken from bacterial, animal and plant systems and will be considered from both functional and molecular points of view. The influence of the "new genetics" on medicine, agriculture and society will also be covered. Practical work will involve a molecular genetic analysis of a symbiotic, nitrogen-fixing bacterium and a molecular mapping exercise of traits that confer disease resistance in plants. It is strongly recommended that students taking this module should also take BIO-2B02 (Molecular Biology). | BIO-5009A | 20 |
| HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY The module aims to provide an understanding of the physiology of several organ systems found within the human body. Learning Outcomes: On completion of the module it is expected the student will have gained an understanding of: - Information transmission within the body by the nervous system and the integrative processes within the spinal cord and brain. - Reaction to the environment through reception of external stimuli by sensory receptors, such as the eye. - Effector systems, including muscle contraction and its control. - Respiration, gas transport, blood circulation and heart function. - Kidney function in excretion and in water and mineral ion homeostasis - The digestive system and nutrition, including patterns of health and sickness. - Endocrine regulation and integration, including reproduction cycles in the female. The module is backed up with a comprehensive programme of practical work involving human physiological experiments. | BIO-5004A | 20 |
| MICROBIOLOGY A broad module covering all aspects of the biology of microorganisms, providing key knowledge for specialist Level 3 modules. Detailed description is given about the cell biology of bacteria, fungi and protists together with microbial physiology, genetics and environmental and applied microbiology. The biology of disease-causing microorganisms (bacteria, viruses) and prions is also covered. Practical work provides hands-on experience of important microbiological techniques, and expands on concepts introduced in lectures. The module should appeal to biology students across a wide range of disciplines and interests. | BIO-5015B | 20 |
| MOLECULAR BIOLOGY The module provides an introduction to the principles of molecular biology. The programme starts with the structure of DNA, genes and genomes, followed by the characterisation of the information flow including the mechanisms and regulation of transcription and translation. Protein folding, modification and turnover are described together with reactions concerning DNA (replication, recombination and repair). The module ends with a detailed description of methods used for the experimental manipulation of genetic material (gene isolation, DNA sequencing, polymerase chain reaction, molecular cloning, transgenic plants and animals and global functional genomics). Practical work includes an introduction to molecular biology techniques together with computer assisted DNA and protein sequence analysis. | BIO-5003B | 20 |
| PLANT BIOLOGY This module aims to provide an appreciation of modern plant biology with an emphasis on development, signalling and response to the environment. It consists of practical classes and lectures. It encompasses molecular genetics, molecular, biochemical and physiological perspectives, and affords an understanding of aspects of plant and plant cell function including photosynthesis and the mechanisms by which plants perceive and respond to biotic and abiotic environments. | BIO-5006A | 20 |
This is the second year of your Level 2 study.
Option A Study (40 credits)
Students will select 40 credits from the following modules:
| Name | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEHAVIOURAL ECOLOGY In this module, the interrelationships between animal behaviour, ecology and evolution will be explored. Students will examine how behaviour has evolved to maximise survival and reproduction in the natural environment. Darwinian principles will provide the theoretical framework, within which the module will seek to explain the ultimate function of animal behaviours. Concepts and examples will be developed through the lecture series, exploring behaviours in the context of altruism, optimality, foraging, and particularly reproduction, the key currency of evolutionary success. In parallel with the lectures, students will design, conduct, analyse and present their own research project, collecting original data to answer a question about the adaptive significance of behaviour. | BIO-5010B | 20 |
| BIOCHEMISTRY This module builds on the principles of biochemistry taught in BIO-1A14. Selected topics in intermediary metabolism are covered in greater depth and extended to include the specific roles of coenzymes in metabolic pathways. In turn this leads to a discussion of the roles of hormone-receptor interactions and signal transduction in metabolic regulation. The recent contributions of structural biology to cellular biochemistry are acknowledged in both the lecture series and associated practical classes, whilst ATP utilization is illustrated by consideration of the active transport of molecules across membranes in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. | BIO-5002A | 20 |
| CELL BIOLOGY This module explores the molecular organisation of cells and the regulation of dynamic cellular changes, with some emphasis on medical cell biology. Dynamic properties of cell membranes, cell signalling, growth factor function and aspects of cancer biology and immunology. Regulation of the internal cell environment (nuclear organisation and information flow, cell growth, division and motility), the relationship of the cell to its extracellular matrix and the determination of cell phenotype. Aspects of cell death, the ageing process, developmental biology, mechanisms of tissue renewal and repair. It is strongly recommended that students taking this module should also take BIO-2B02 or BIO-2B17. | BIO-5005B | 20 |
| COMMUNITY, ECOSYSTEM AND MACRO-ECOLOGY The module will introduce the main concepts in community, ecosystem and macro-ecology - patterns and processes related to species richness; diversity; stability; succession; primary and secondary productivity and energy flows. We will then examine how these concepts aid our understanding of the functioning of terrestrial and marine ecosystems. | BIO-5014B | 20 |
| EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY The aim of this module is to provide a background in the concepts and principles of evolutionary biology. It includes discussion of genetic variation, population genetics, natural selection, population structure, ecological adaptation, life history characteristics, speciation, interactions among species, biological diversity, phylogeny and molecular ecology and biogeography. Workshop discussions are held weekly. | BIO-5008B | 20 |
| FIELD ECOLOGY Students explore the ecology of moorlands, bogs, sand dunes, rocky shores, estuaries and woodlands. Students should develop skills in identifying plants and animals using scientific keys, carrying out quantitative surveys and statistically analysing their data. Strong emphasis is placed on student-lead project work. The bulk of the teaching takes place on a two week field course in Western Ireland, that runs immediately before the start of the Autumn Semester. | BIO-5013A | 20 |
| GENETICS This module will describe the basis of heredity, describing both the functions and the structures of genes and whole genomes. Examples will be taken from bacterial, animal and plant systems and will be considered from both functional and molecular points of view. The influence of the "new genetics" on medicine, agriculture and society will also be covered. Practical work will involve a molecular genetic analysis of a symbiotic, nitrogen-fixing bacterium and a molecular mapping exercise of traits that confer disease resistance in plants. It is strongly recommended that students taking this module should also take BIO-2B02 (Molecular Biology). | BIO-5009A | 20 |
| HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY The module aims to provide an understanding of the physiology of several organ systems found within the human body. Learning Outcomes: On completion of the module it is expected the student will have gained an understanding of: - Information transmission within the body by the nervous system and the integrative processes within the spinal cord and brain. - Reaction to the environment through reception of external stimuli by sensory receptors, such as the eye. - Effector systems, including muscle contraction and its control. - Respiration, gas transport, blood circulation and heart function. - Kidney function in excretion and in water and mineral ion homeostasis - The digestive system and nutrition, including patterns of health and sickness. - Endocrine regulation and integration, including reproduction cycles in the female. The module is backed up with a comprehensive programme of practical work involving human physiological experiments. | BIO-5004A | 20 |
| MICROBIOLOGY A broad module covering all aspects of the biology of microorganisms, providing key knowledge for specialist Level 3 modules. Detailed description is given about the cell biology of bacteria, fungi and protists together with microbial physiology, genetics and environmental and applied microbiology. The biology of disease-causing microorganisms (bacteria, viruses) and prions is also covered. Practical work provides hands-on experience of important microbiological techniques, and expands on concepts introduced in lectures. The module should appeal to biology students across a wide range of disciplines and interests. | BIO-5015B | 20 |
| MOLECULAR BIOLOGY The module provides an introduction to the principles of molecular biology. The programme starts with the structure of DNA, genes and genomes, followed by the characterisation of the information flow including the mechanisms and regulation of transcription and translation. Protein folding, modification and turnover are described together with reactions concerning DNA (replication, recombination and repair). The module ends with a detailed description of methods used for the experimental manipulation of genetic material (gene isolation, DNA sequencing, polymerase chain reaction, molecular cloning, transgenic plants and animals and global functional genomics). Practical work includes an introduction to molecular biology techniques together with computer assisted DNA and protein sequence analysis. | BIO-5003B | 20 |
| PLANT BIOLOGY This module aims to provide an appreciation of modern plant biology with an emphasis on development, signalling and response to the environment. It consists of practical classes and lectures. It encompasses molecular genetics, molecular, biochemical and physiological perspectives, and affords an understanding of aspects of plant and plant cell function including photosynthesis and the mechanisms by which plants perceive and respond to biotic and abiotic environments. | BIO-5006A | 20 |
Option B Study (20 credits)
Students will select 20 credits from the following modules:
Students are required to select a further 20 credits, which may be from any Options Range referred to above or from the defined choice of modules included in the Options Range below.
| Name | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACTUARIAL METHODS This module provides a further grounding in mathematical and statistical techniques of relevance to financial work. It considers risk models involving frequency and severity distributions and the concept of ruin. It also examines the fundamental concepts of rating, the use of Bayesian statistics to derive credibility premiums and the techniques for analysing ârun-offâ triangles in general insurance. Part of this module will be taught by Aviva actuaries and will focus on the practical application of actuarial techniques across a range of disciplines (life assurance, pensions and general insurance). We anticipate that successful completion of this module at a high standard, as well as 2S11 and 2S12, will enable students choosing to follow an actuarial career to gain an exemption from CT6. The Aviva sessions will also provide a useful introduction and overview of the Actuarial Profession's âCA1â subject (Actuarial Risk management) and exposure to some of the later Specialist Technical actuarial subjects, particularly ST3 (General Insurance). This module is restricted to Actuarial Science students only and is not available to students outside this course. More... | CMP-5001B | 20 |
| ALGEBRA BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-1A2Y (a) Group theory: basic concepts and examples. Cosets, Lagrange's theorem. Normal subgroups and quotient groups. First isomorphism theorem. Quotient spaces in linear algebra. (b) Rings, elementary properties and examples of commutative rings. Ideals, quotient rings. Polynomial rings and construction of finite fields. Unique Factorization in rings. Applications in linear algebra. | MTHA5003Y | 20 |
| ANALYSIS (a) Continuity, differentiation, uniform convergence, power series and how they represent functions for both real and complex variables. (b) Topology of the complex plane, holomorphic functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, complex integration, Cauchy and Laurent theorems, residue calculus. | MTHA5001Y | 20 |
| APPLIED STATISTICS A ACTUARIAL SCIENCE AND BUSINESS STATISTICS STUDENTS SHOULD TAKE CMPC2S12, APPLIED STATISTICS B, DUE TO THE DIFFERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR COURSE. This is a module designed to give students the opportunity to apply statistical methods in realistic situations. While no advanced knowledge of probability and statistics is required, we expect students to have some background in probability and statistics before taking this module. The aim is to introduce students to R statistical language and to cover Regression, Analysis of Variance and Survival analysis. Other topics from a list including: Extremes and quartiles, Bootstrap methods and their application, Sample surveys, Simulations, Subjective statistics, Forecasting and Clustering methods, may be offered to cover the interests of those in the class. More... | CMP-5017B | 20 |
| APPLIED STATISTICS B THIS MODULE IS RESERVED FOR ACTUARIAL SCIENCE AND BUSINESS STATISTICS STUDENTS. This is a module designed to give students the opportunity to apply statistical methods in realistic situations. While no advanced knowledge of probability and statistics is required, we expect students to have some background in probability and statistics before taking this module. The aim is to introduce students to R statistical language and to cover Regression, Analysis of Variance and Survival analysis. Other topics from a list including: Extremes and quartiles, Bootstrap methods and their application, Sample surveys, Simulations, Subjective statistics, Forecasting and Clustering methods, may be offered to cover the interests of those in the class. More... | CMP-5019B | 20 |
| AQUATIC ECOLOGY An analysis of how chemical, physical and biological influences shape the biological communities of rivers, lakes and estuaries in temperate and tropical regions. There is an important practical component to this module that includes laboratory work and three field visits. The first piece of course work involves statistical analysis of class data. The module can be taken alongside geochemical and hydrological modules and also fits well with other ecology modules. Pre-requisite requirements: An A-level in a biological subject, a biologically biased access course or any 1st year ecology module in ENV or BIO. Students must have a background in basic statistics. | ENV-5001A | 20 |
| ARCHITECTURES AND OPERATING SYSTEMS This module studies the organization of both the system software and the underlying hardware architecture in modern computer systems. The role of concurrent operation of both hardware and software components is emphasized throughout, and the central concepts of the module are reinforced by practical work involving Lego robots, Java programming exercises and digital logic design. More... | CMP-5013A | 20 |
| ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE This module aims to introduce concepts of classical Artificial Intelligence through the use of the PROLOG language and is based on a selection of chapters from the book âPROLOG programming for Artificial Intelligenceâ by Ivan Bratko. Beside PROLOG, topics include search techniques, knowledge representation, expert system, and game playing. More... | CMP-5002B | 20 |
| ASTROPHYSICS WITH ADVANCED TOPICS This 20 credit module gives an overview of astrophysics through lectures and workshops. Assessment will involve some coursework and a coursetest. The module assumes previous study of either A level physics, CHE-1H63 Physical Principles, MTH-1C32 Mechanics and Modelling or an equivalent course. Topics covered will include some history of astrophysics, radiation, matter, gravitation, astrophysical measurements, spectroscopy, stars and some aspects of cosmology. Some of these topics will be taken to a more advanced level. The more advanced topics will include workshop examples and coursetest questions at level 2 standard. | SCI-5001A | 20 |
| ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND GLOBAL CHANGE Atmospheric chemistry and global change are in the news: stratospheric ozone depletion, acid rain, greenhouse gases, and global scale air pollution are seen as some of the most significant environmental problems of our age. Chemical composition and transformations underlie these issues, and drive many important atmospheric processes. This module covers the fundamental chemical principles and underlying physical processes in the atmosphere from the stratosphere to the surface, and considers the role of chemistry in current issues of atmospheric chemical change through a series of lectures, problem solving classes, seminars, experimental and computing labs as well as a field trip to UEAâs own atmospheric observatory in Weybourne/North Norfolk. A solid background in chemistry is recommended (e.g., AS-level or equivalent). ENV-3A80 is a natural follow-on module and builds on some of the concepts introduced here. | ENV-5015A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' ARABIC I This is the first part of a beginners' course in Arabic assuming no prior knowledge of the language. The module aims to develop the ability to use Arabic effectively in everyday practical situations with speakers of Arabic both in the UK and overseas. Alternative and additional slots may be available, depending on enrolment. | LCSS4029A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' ARABIC II/IMPROVERS This is the second part of a beginners' course in Arabic following on from Beginners' Arabic I (LCSS4029A). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. Alternative slots may be available, depending on student numbers. | LCSS4030B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' CHINESE I This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of Chinese. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Chinese is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4034A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' CHINESE II A continuation of the beginnersâ course in Chinese (LCSU1OC1). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. | LCSS4035B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' FRENCH I This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of French. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where French is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4013A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' FRENCH I (SPRING START) This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of French. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where French is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4015B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' FRENCH II A continuation of the beginners' course in French (LCSU1F11 or LCSU1F14). Can be taken in any year, but not by final-year LCS students. Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. (Alternative slots may be available depending on student numbers). This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4014B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' GERMAN I This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of German. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where German is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4018A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' GERMAN II A continuation of the beginnersâ course in German (LCSU1G11). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. This module has two or three contact hours per week (dependent on enrolments) | LCSS4019B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' GREEK I This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of Greek. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Greek is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4036A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' GREEK II A continuation of Beginners' Greek I. Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. | LCSS4037B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' ITALIAN I This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of Italian. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Italian is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4038A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' ITALIAN II A continuation of the beginnersâ course in Italian (LCSU1OI1). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. | LCSS4039B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' JAPANESE I This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of Japanese. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Japanese is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4040A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' JAPANESE I (SPRING START) This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Japanese. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Japanese is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4042B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' JAPANESE II A continuation of the beginnersâ course in Japanese (LCSU1OJ1 or LCSU1OJ4). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. | LCSS4041B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' RUSSIAN I This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of Russian. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Russian is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4043A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' RUSSIAN II A continuation of the beginnersâ course in Russian (LCSU1OR1). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. | LCSS4044B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' SPANISH I This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of Spanish. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Spanish is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4022A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' SPANISH I (SPRING START) This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of Spanish. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Spanish is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This is a repeat of module LCSU1H11 for those who wish to start their course in the Spring. This module is not available to LCS students. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4024B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' SPANISH II A continuation of the beginnersâ course in Spanish (LCSU1H11 or LCSU1H14). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. | LCSS4023B | 20 |
| BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY This module explores the structural, kinetic and thermodynamic properties of biological systems and the methodologies used to define them. Using predominantly examples from protein biochemistry, these topics will be discussed within three major themes: 1) Binding, activation and transfer in biological systems, 2) Enzyme catalysis, and 3) Macromolecular size, shape and structure determination. The concluding lectures will explore protein disorder, folding and structure to illustrate how biophysicists integrate concepts and methods from each of these themes when addressing a specific research topic. | CHE-5601Y | 20 |
| CHEMICAL OCEANOGRAPHY Covers the major processes that set the chemical composition of the oceans, the distribution of nutrient, and carbon, the distribution of life in the oceans and the interaction of the oceans and atmosphere. Elements of physical oceanography and ocean circulation, of geochemistry, marine biology and global change science are covered. | ENV-5019A | 20 |
| CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS This module introduces students to techniques for analysis of analogue electronic circuits and systems. The module comprises lectures, workshops and laboratories. Workshops develop analytical and problem solving skills. Practical exercises and projects, undertaken in the Lewin Laboratory support the underpinning theory and enable students to build a range of simple electronic devices, e.g. AM comms system, video-scope, digital thermometer, etc. More... | CMP-5027A | 20 |
| CLIMATE CHANGE: SCIENCE AND POLICY This module develops skills in the scientific and social scientific analysis of global climate change, using perspectives from natural sciences, science studies, and economics and politics. It first offers a historical perspective on how global climate change developed as a scientific and social object of inquiry. The course then gives grounding in climate and society relations, economic principles and the political science and governance of climate hazards, energy and greenhouse gas emissions. This module replaces ENV-2A09. | ENV-5003A | 20 |
| CLINICAL THERAPEUTICS 1: NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, SYNAPTIC PHARMACOLOGY AND ENDOCRINOLOGY This module explains the peripheral nervous and endocrine systems to students and introduces disease and therapies for major diseases of the endocrine system. | PHA-5004Y | 25 |
| CONTINGENCIES AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | CMP-5030A | 20 |
| DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS This is a compulsory module for all computing students and provides the necessary foundation in data and storage structures for all computing streams. In addition, the module emphasises systematic algorithm design and discusses algorithm analysis. At the same time, the module provides the student with the opportunity to reinforce and enhance the programming skills developed at level 1. More... | CMP-5014A | 20 |
| DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS This is a compulsory module for all computing students and provides the necessary foundation in data and storage structures for all computing streams. In addition, the module emphasises systematic algorithm design and discusses algorithm analysis. At the same time, the module provides the student with the opportunity to reinforce and enhance the programming skills developed at level 1. More... | CMP-5014Y | 20 |
| DATABASE SYSTEMS This module introduces most aspects of databases, database manipulation and database management systems. The module is based on the relational model. The students will explore the tools and methods for database design and manipulation as well as the programming of database applications. Part of the practical experience gained will be acquired using a modern relational database management system. Students will also gain programming experience using SQL, and using the Java JDBC interface. A high level language programming module is a pre-requisite. More... | CMP-5005B | 20 |
| DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS THIS MODULE IS RESERVED FOR STUDENTS ON U1N323401- ACTUARIAL SCIENCES AND U1G390301 - BUSINESS STATISTICS- Differential Equations: Fourier series. Partial differential equations (PDEs): diffusion equation, wave equation, Laplace's equation. Solution by separation of variables in Cartesian and polar co-ordinates. Ordinary differential equations (ODEs): solution by reduction of order and variation of parameters. Series solution and the method of Frobenius. Legendre's and Bessel's equations: Legendre polynomials, Bessel functions and their recurrence relations. | MTHA5001A | 10 |
| DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND APPLIED METHODS BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-1A5Y IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU CANNOT TAKE ENV-2A21 OR ENV-2A22 (a) Ordinary Differential Equations: solution by reduction of order; variation of parameters for inhomogeneous problems; series solution and the method of Frobenius. Legendre's and Bessel's equations: Legendre polynomials, Bessel functions and their recurrence relations; Fourier series; Partial differential equations (PDEs): heat equation, wave equation, Laplace's equation; solution by separation of variables. (b) Method of characteristics for hyperbolic equations; the characteristic equations; Fourier transform and its use in solving linear PDEs; (c) Dynamical Systems: equilibrium points and their stability; the phase plane; theory and applications. | MTHA5004Y | 20 |
| DIGITAL SYSTEMS DESIGN This module is concerned with the design and implementation of digital electronic systems that form basic components of modern computers. Topics include an introduction to switching algebra, synthesis of combinational and sequential circuits and techniques for circuit minimization. The module also provides a practical introduction to VHDL, an industry standard hardware description language. Students gain practical experience by undertaking a number of projects based on programmable logic devices. More... | CMP-5028B | 20 |
| DRUG DESIGN AND MECHANISMS OF DRUG ACTION This module will provide underpinning medicinal chemistry principles and relate this to drug design, mechanism of action and metabolism. Students will be instructed in basic organic synthesis as well as complimentary spectroscopic techniques. | PHA-5001Y | 35 |
| EARTH SCIENCE LAB SKILLS | ENV-5029B | 20 |
| EARTH SCIENCE SKILLS Good observational and descriptive skills lie at the heart of many areas of Environmental Science. This module is designed to develop those and is particularly suitable for students with interests in Earth and Geophysical Sciences. It will cover generic Earth Science skills of use for projects in this area. The module will include: observing, describing and recording the characteristics of geological materials (hand specimen and under microscope); measuring and representing 3d data, and reading geological maps. It will be taught mostly in laboratory classes and by self-study exercises. Before taking this module you must take or be enrolled on at least 40 credits from this list - ENV-5004B, ENVK5005B, ENV-5018A, ENV-5021A, ENV-5011A, ENV-5012A,ENV-5013B | ENV-5030B | 20 |
| EARTH SYSTEM GEOCHEMISTRY Examines how the earth system and its geochemical cycling operate on both global and micro scales. Emphasis is on natural cycles, starting with big themes such as crust-hydrosphere-biosphere interaction and its effects on the long term C cycle, including regulation of carbon dioxide. Elements, isotopes, organic molecules (and their isotopic compositions) are used as tracers of processes and events in earth history. Organic matter, its chemistry and its relationship to both the C and S cycles is explored. Dating of geological materials with radiometric methods is introduced. The course explores themes in both deep time (millions of years) and more recent glacial-interglacial cycles (thousands to hundreds of thousands of years). This module replaces ENV-2A30. | ENV-5013B | 20 |
| ENERGY AND PEOPLE This module will introduce students to a range of social science perspectives on the inter-relationships between energy and people. The module begins by tracing the history and development of energy intensive societies and everyday lives as a means of understanding how energy has emerged as a key sustainability problem. The second part of the module then introduces some theories of social and technical change and uses these to critically analyse a range of people-based solutions to energy problems that are currently being tried and tested around the world. This module is assessed by formative assessment and coursework which includes a group presentation and an individual written essay. | ENV-5033B | 20 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY This module is designed to teach skills necessary for the acquisition of good quality chemical data in environmental systems, and in the interpretation of this data. The module will focus on the collection of environmental samples for chemical analysis, methods of chemical analysis and the analytical and mathematical techniques used for data quality control. There will be a large component of practical work. This module will be particularly relevant for those wishing to do a chemistry-related project later in their degree. | ENV-5027B | 20 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY MAKING The most common obstacles to environmental problem solving are often not scientific or technological, but political. This module examines the theoretical and empirical development of environmental politics in modern society (mostly in Western Europe) including: the sources of modern environmentalism and its many manifestations in modern policy making systems; the environmental policies of the UK and the European Union; different theories of political power and public policy making; the role of environmental pressure groups and business; global environmental politics and policy making. The module encourages student-led learning by enabling students to develop their own theoretical interpretations of real world examples of politics. These are explored in seminar presentations and in an extended (4000 word) case study (i.e. essay). This module assumes no prior knowledge of politics/social sciences. | ENV-5002B | 20 |
| FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS This module builds on fundamentals of compound interest introduced in CMPC1F07 to show how the key concepts introduced can be used in practical financial applications for Actuarial Science or Business Statistics students. THIS MODULE IS RESERVED FOR ACTUARIAL SCIENCE AND BUSINESS STATISTICS STUDENTS. More... | CMP-5009A | 20 |
| FLUID DYNAMICS - THEORY AND COMPUTATION BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-1A5Y IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU CANNOT TAKE ENV-2A21 (a) Hydrostatics, compressibility. Kinematics: velocity, particle path, streamlines. Continuity, incompressibility, streamtubes. Dynamics: Material derivative, Euler's equations, vorticity and irrotational flows. Velocity potential and streamfunction. Bernoulli's equation for unsteady flow. Circulation: Kelvin's Theorem, Helmholtz's theorems. Basic water waves. (b) Computational methods for fluid dynamics; Euler's method and Runge-Kutta methods and their use for computing particle paths and streamlines in a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional flows; numerical computation and flow visualisation using Matlab; convergence, consistency and stability of numerical integration methods for ODEs. (c) Theory of Irrotational and Incompressible Flows: velocity potential, Laplace's Equation, sources and vortices, complex potential. Force on a body and the Blasius theorem. Method of images and conformal mappings. | MTHA5002Y | 20 |
| FORENSIC CHEMISTRY - ANALYSIS Module Summary Aim: Following on from CHE-4701Y, where the emphasis was on collection of evidence, this module introduces more in-depth forensic chemistry, looking at the way evidence gathered at a crime scene may be analysed in the laboratory. The objective is to familiarise students with critical thinking and evaluation of evidence, build a model for case assessment and interpretation and thus increase understanding of the role of the Expert Witness in court. It is open to students on FF41 and other chemistry courses where CHE-5701Y is a core or optional module. Content: The module will deepen the knowledge of forensic statistics and cover basic detection and recovery techniques for body fluids; fingerprint development and recovery; advanced microscopy and spectroscopy and their application to fibres, paint and other particulates; the use of elemental analysis in forensic science; and questioned document examination including counterfeiting. Teaching and Learning Methods: Lectures, practicals and mentor groups (PBL- problem based learning). The students will be divided into groups and each group will then investigate a hypothetical criminal case using simulated evidence material. As part of this students will write an expert witness statement which will be presented and defended in a mock court. Learning Outcomes: Students will learn to apply acquired skills, work as part of a team and to produce an expert witness report, using literature and experimental data to inform their analysis. The âmock courtâ will be aimed at developing the individualâs presentation skills in a challenging environment. Students should gain further confidence in the use of statistics to analyse data, test hypotheses and draw conclusions from them. | CHE-5701Y | 20 |
| FURTHER COMPUTING SYSTEMS The module is designed to provide students with: an overview of the organisational, cultural and technical context of current software development, experience of developing software in a web context, and an introduction to the principal architectures of contemporary computing systems. More... | CMP-5016B | 20 |
| FURTHER MATHEMATICS This module is for those students who have passed CMPC1F3Y in their first year and would like to study further theory that is a pre-requisite for several other 2nd and 3rd level modules in CMP. For such students it provides an introduction to the mathematics of counting and arrangements, a further development of the theory and practice of calculus, an introduction to linear algebra and its computing applications and a further development of the principles and computing applications of probability theory. 3D Vectors and complex numbers are also studied. More... | CMP-5006A | 20 |
| GEODYNAMICS: EARTH'S ENGINE Processes in the Earthâs interior have exerted a profound influence on all aspects of the Earthâs system through geological time. This module is designed to explore all aspects of those processes from the creation and destruction of tectonic plates to the structure of the Earthâs interior and the distribution and dissipation of energy within it. This will include: the theory and mechanisms of plate tectonics, the heat distribution of the Earthâs interior, the generation of magma and volcanism; the mechanisms behind earthquakes and distribution of seismic energy. The geological record of this activity, its evolution and impacts on the Earth will also be discussed. | ENV-5018A | 20 |
| GIS SKILLS FOR DISSERTATIONS This module focuses on the practical use of GIS for dissertations. After an introductory ârefresherâ of GIS basics it will review the different techniques that can be used to create and edit data in a GIS, as well as existing digital databases from which map data can be extracted and downloaded. Particular attention will be given to Ordnance Survey mapping for the UK, but other international resources will also be discussed. The module will emphasise issues of error and uncertainty as they apply to spatial data and introduce the use of the ArcGIS ModelBuilder as a way of documenting and efficiently repeating more complex analysis procedures. Assessment will be through a small group project involving the download, integration, analysis and display of spatial data. | ENV-5028B | 20 |
| GRAPHICS 1 This module covers the basics of computer graphics for all computer scientists and concentrates on two-dimensional and three-dimensional graphics fundamentals. It puts an emphasis on 2D graphics, algorithms, interaction and OpenGL. Other topics covered include fonts, algorithms for line drawing, curves, clipping and colour. Ability to program is a pre-requisite. An introduction to C++ will be presented as part of the module. More... | CMP-5010A | 20 |
| GRAPHICS I Graphics 1 provides an introduction to the fundamentals of computer graphics for all computing students. It aims to provide a strong foundation for students wishing to study graphics, focusing on 2D graphics, algorithms and interaction. The module requires a good background in programming, although an introduction to C++ is presented. OpenGL is utilised as the graphics library, examples are provided in the lectures and supported in the laboratory classes. Other topics covered include fonts, algorithms for line drawing, clipping and colour. More... | CMP-5010B | 20 |
| HIGHER ADVANCED ENGLISH I This course is suitable for people who already have an advanced knowledge of English (grade 6 IELTS or above/Strong B2 CEF (Common European Framework)) but would like to improve or consolidate their skills to reach a more competent level equivalent to grade 7.5/8.0 IELTS/C1/C2 CEF. The course will allow you to understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. You will practise summarising information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. You will learn how to express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations. This module will also look at cultural aspects of English and the dynamic nature of English as a global language. You MAY NOT enrol on this module if you already have a knowledge of English equivalent to 7.5/8.0 IELTS/C1/C2 CEF or above. | LCSS5043A | 20 |
| HIGHER ADVANCED ENGLISH II This course is a continuation of higher advanced 1, suitable for people who already have an advanced knowledge of English (grade 6 IELTS or above/Strong B2 CEF (Common European Framework)) but would like to improve or consolidate their skills to reach a more competent level equivalent to grade 7.5/8.0 IELTS/C1/C2 CEF. The course will allow you to understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. You will practise summarising information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. You will learn how to express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations. This module will also look at cultural aspects of English and the dynamic nature of English as a global language. You MAY NOT enrol on this module if you already have a knowledge of English equivalent to 7.5/8.0 IELTS/C1/C2 CEF or above. | LCSS5044B | 20 |
| HYDROLOGY AND HYDROGEOLOGY An introduction to hydrology and hydrogeology: the basic equations describing fluid movement in groundwater systems will be derived and applied. The main techniques to investigate groundwater flow systems are highlighted. Water circulation within river catchments is discussed by means of the catchment water balance. The physical process represented by each component of the water balance will be covered as well as the current methods of quantifying these fluxes of water within the catchment . Principles of catchment modelling are outlined. The unit requires at least A-level equivalent mathematical skills. For example, an ability to work with common mathematical operations is essential such as the simple rearrangement of equations, and the ability to convert between varying units of length and volume. Basic differential equations will be presented for the description of groundwater flow. | ENV-5021A | 20 |
| INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY This module will provide underpinning solid-state physical science and relate this to solid and aerosol pharmaceutical formulation. Students will be instructed in basic microbiology and the formulation of sterile products. Students will be instructed in dose calculations. | PHA-5003Y | 35 |
| INORGANIC CHEMISTRY The central theme of the module is the chemistry of the p and d block elements: structure and bonding, coordination complexes and the organometallic chemistry of main group and transition metals. The module includes laboratory work. | CHE-5301B | 20 |
| INSTRUMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY This module begins with underpinning aspects of instrumental analysis such as signals, noise, detectors, data smoothing etc. and then progresses through instrumentation, sample preparation and techniques related to the key analytical techniques of atomic and molecular spectroscopy, electroanalytical chemistry and chromatography. The module includes laboratory sessions where students can work with common instruments and practice key skills in calibration, sample preparation and measurement and data analysis. As well as the formal assessment, there will also be formative assessment through compulsory multiple-choice tests and associated feedback workshops. | CHE-5501Y | 20 |
| INTERACTIONS AND POPULATIONS In this module we will look closely at how interactions between individuals determine the structure and functioning of populations. We will consider both antagonistic interactions between members of different trophic levels, their evolution and their possible co-evolution. Consideration of competition will lead into the population consequences of both within trophic level and between trophic level interactions. We will then move on to consider spatially explicit population processes including meta population dynamics and possible ecological responses to climate change including range shifts. Students taking this module must have a background in basic statistics and have taken any Level 1 ecology module in ENV or BIO, or equivalent. | ENV-5014A | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE ARABIC I An intermediate course in Arabic for those students who have taken Beginners' Arabic I and II or who have a GCSE in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS5035A | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE ARABIC II A continuation of the intermediate course in Arabic (LCSU2OA1). This module has three contact hours per week. Alternative slots may be available depending on enrolment. | LCSS5036B | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I This is an intermediate course in French and is intended for students who have enough pre-A-Level experience of French and wish to develop their knowledge to a standard comparable to A-Level. The module is made up of three elements, each taught for one hour per week: Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, and Grammar. While the emphasis is on comprehension, the speaking and writing of French are also included. The module is not available to students with AS or A-Level French. This module can be taken in any year. (Alternative slots may be available depending on student numbers.) | LCSS5050A | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II A continuation of LCSU2F95. (Alternative slots may be available depending on student numbers.) | LCSS5032B | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I An intermediate course in German for those students who have taken Beginners' German I and II or who have a GCSE or an AS level grade D (or below) in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. This module consists of three contact hours per week. | LCSS5051A | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II A continuation of LLTU2G97. Open for students with AS-Level (below grade C). | LCSS5033B | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE GREEK I An intermediate course in Greek for those students who have taken Beginners' Greek I and II or who have a GCSE in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. | LCSS5057A | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE GREEK II A continuation of the Intermediate Greek I. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS5037B | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I An intermediate course in Italian for those students who have taken Beginners' Italian I and II or who have a GCSE in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS5039A | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II An intermediate course in Italian for those with no more than GCSE, O-Level or Beginners' Italian. A continuation of LLTU2OI1. Can be taken in any year. NB: orals are arranged separately. | LCSS5040B | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN I An intermediate course in Russian for those students who have taken Beginners' Russian I and II or who have a GCSE in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS5058A | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN II A continuation of the intermediate course in Russian (LCSU2OR1). This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS5038B | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I An intermediate course in Spanish for those students who have taken Beginners' Spanish I and II or who have a GCSE in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. Students will attend a seminar and a one hour oral. | LCSS5052A | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II A continuation of LLTU2H11. Alternative slots available depending on student numbers. | LCSS5034B | 20 |
| INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE I A beginners' course in British Sign Language assuming no prior or minimal knowledge of the language. It is designed to provide students with basic training in communication with deaf people and an awareness of life and culture in the deaf world. Teaching and learning strategies include the use of signed conversation, role play, games and exercises to embed vocabulary and principles unique to a visual language. Assessment is based on a Sign Language conversation and in-class assessments. | LCSS4031A | 20 |
| INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE I (SPRING START) A beginners' course in British Sign Language assuming no prior or minimal knowledge of the language. It is designed to provide students with basic training in communication with deaf people and an awareness of life and culture in the deaf world. Teaching and learning strategies include the use of signed conversation, role play, games and exercises to embed vocabulary and principles unique to a visual language. Assessment is based on a Sign Language conversation and in-class assessments. | LCSS4033B | 20 |
| INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE II A continuation of Introduction to British Sign Language I and Introduction to British Sign Language I (Spring Start). Teaching and learning strategies continue with the use of signed conversation, role play, games and exercises to embed vocabulary and principles unique to a visual language. It is designed to provide students with a follow-on in their understanding awareness of life, culture and use of equipment in the Deaf World. Assessment is based on a Sign Language conversation and in-class assessments. | LCSS4032B | 20 |
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY Computational biology is one of the great growth areas of both computing sciences and biology due to the development of robotic systems that are able churn out vast amounts of biological data. The challenge computational biologists' face involves turning this data into understanding. This data is often in the form of DNA, RNA or protein sequence. Although an introduction to the basics of molecular biology will be given, the module will mainly focus on the computational methods used in computational biology and bioinformatics. Topics will include sequence analysis, structural genomics and protein modelling, phylogenetics and evolution and modelling growth. Lecturers will highlight the relevance of the material to cutting-edge research. More... | CMP-5004B | 20 |
| INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL PHYSICS For students not studying this module in their first year. The module gives an overview of the role physics plays in medicine, covering three of the core disciplines of medical physics: Diagnostic and therapeutic radiological physics and medical nuclear physics. | SCI-5002A | 20 |
| INTRODUCTION TO THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY This module introduces pharmacy students to the laws and standards surrounding medicines supply, the processes required to minimise risk and to basic statistical tests underpinning the application of evidence based medicine. | PHA-5002Y | 25 |
| LEVEL 2 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 1 Candidates on this module undertake an Autumn Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 2 Study Abroad Programme 2,3,4,5 and 6. More... | CMP-5021A | 20 |
| LEVEL 2 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 2 Candidates on this module undertake an Autumn Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 2 Study Abroad Programme 1,3,4,5 and 6. More... | CMP-5023A | 20 |
| LEVEL 2 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 3 Candidates on this module undertake an Autumn Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 2 Study Abroad Programme 1,2,4,5 and 6. More... | CMP-5025A | 20 |
| LEVEL 2 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 4 Candidates on this module undertake a Spring Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 2 Study Abroad Programme 1,2,3,5 and 6. More... | CMP-5022B | 20 |
| LEVEL 2 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 5 Candidates on this module undertake a Spring Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 2 Study Abroad Programme 1,2,3,4 and 6. More... | CMP-5024B | 20 |
| LEVEL 2 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 6 Candidates on this module undertake a Spring Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 2 Study Abroad Programme 1,2,3,4 and 5. More... | CMP-5026B | 20 |
| LOW CARBON ENERGY This module will focus on the decarbonisation of energy supply and demand in a carbon constrained world. It will examine the role of energy efficiency and low carbon energy technologies, such as wind energy, solar energy, hydrogen and fuel cells, taking into consideration important current issues and sectors for application. This knowledge is used to support an analysis of future energy supply and demand that includes management, policy and technical aspects. This version of the module is assessed by formative assessment and coursework. This module replaces ENV-2A82. | ENV-5022B | 20 |
| MATERIALS AND POLYMER CHEMISTRY An introduction to the basic principles of polymer synthesis is presented, together with a discussion of their physical properties. Speciality polymers are discussed. Materials chemistry is developed further with the introduction of inorganic structures and the concept of ferroelectric properties together with powder x-ray diffraction as applied to cubic crystals. Ion conductivity and basic band theory are also discussed. Semiconductivity is introduced and related to the band description of these materials. The experiments in this laboratory class involve the synthesis and evaluation of inorganic and organic materials. | CHE-5350Y | 20 |
| MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS B This module is the third in a series of four mathematical units for students across the Faculty of Science. It covers vector calculus (used in the study of vector fields in subjects such as fluid dynamics and electromagnetism), time series and spectral analysis (a highly adaptable and useful mathematical technique in many science fields, including data analysis), and fluid dynamics (which has applications to the circulation of the atmosphere, ocean, interior of the Earth, chemical engineering, and biology). There is a continuing emphasis on applied examples, and the use of numerical computing software (Matlab). This module replaces ENV-2A21. | ENV-5006A | 20 |
| MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS C This module is the fourth in a series of four mathematical units for students across the Faculty of Science. It covers matrix algebra and numerical methods (with applications to many multi-variable problems in science), second order partial differential equations (which govern the behaviour of diffusive, advective and wave-like systems), and solid mechanics (applications in geophysics, glaciology, and material science). There is a continuing emphasis on applied examples, and the use of numerical computing software (Matlab) is extended with a dedicated programming component. This module replaces ENV-2A22. | ENV-5007B | 20 |
| MATHEMATICS PROJECT NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MTH-3P3Y This module is reserved for second-year students registered in the School of Mathematics only. It is a second year project on a mathematical topic supervised by a member of staff within the School. Assessment will be by written project and poster presentation. | MTHA5005Y | 20 |
| MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY This module is concerned with the broad aspects of medicinal chemistry, from the discovery of lead compounds and the recognition of biological activity, to the production of pharmaceuticals. Biological activity is discussed in terms of metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and structure-activity relationships (SAR). Drug targets and their exploitation in drug therapies are also discussed. The medicinal chemistry content of this module contains aspects of both chemistry and biology. Therefore the course is started with a series of 'introductory' seminars relevant to BIO and CHEM students on underlying principles. | CHE-5150Y | 20 |
| METEOROLOGY I This module is designed to give a general introduction to meteorology, concentrating on the physical processes in the atmosphere and how these influence our weather. The module contains both descriptive and mathematical treatments of Radiation Balance, Cloud Physics, Thermodynamics and Dynamics and the assessment is designed to allow those with either mathematical or descriptive abilities to do well; however a reasonable mathematical competence is essential. | ENV-5008A | 20 |
| METEOROLOGY II This module will build upon the material covered in ENV-2A23 (Meteorology I) covering topics such as synoptic meteorology, micro-scale processes, the General Circulation and weather forecasting. | ENV-5009B | 20 |
| MOLECULAR STRUCTURE AND ENERGY LEVELS Quantum mechanics, one of the key scientific ideas of the 20th century, has had a wide impact in chemistry. In the first part of the module you will be introduced to the language and methods of quantum mechanics. In the second part, the close relation between spectroscopic measurements of small molecules and quantum theory will be discussed. Further methods of spectroscopy will then be introduced, beginning with the most widely used of all techniques in structure determination, NMR spectroscopy. This will be followed by a discussion of molecular electronic spectra which are widely used in chemical analysis. | CHE-5202Y | 20 |
| NATURAL SCIENCES YEAR ABROAD Modules taken at a university outside of the UK subject to the approval of the Course Director. This module is reserved for students on U1CFGA402. | SCI-5004Y | 120 |
| NATURAL SCIENCES YEAR IN INDUSTRY This module represents the year spent on work placement by students registered on the Natural Sciences degree with a Year in Industry. It is reserved for students on this course (U1GCF0402). | SCI-5005Y | 120 |
| OCEAN CIRCULATION This module gives you an understanding of the physical processes occurring in the basin-scale ocean environment. We will introduce and discuss large scale global ocean circulation, including gyres, boundary currents and the overturning circulation. Major themes include the interaction between ocean and atmosphere, and the forces which drive ocean circulation. You should be familiar with partial differentiation, integration, handling equations and using calculators. Co-taught with ENV-MA39 | ENV-5016A | 20 |
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY The topics covered in the module include an introduction to organic synthesis, carbon-carbon bond forming reactions, aromaticity, heterocyclic chemistry, and stereochemistry and mechanism. The module includes laboratory work. | CHE-5101A | 20 |
| PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I The module covers a number of the fundamental areas of physical chemistry which are essential for a proper understanding of the behaviour of chemical systems. These include chemical kinetics, the second law of thermodynamics, thermodynamics and properties of solutions and surface chemistry/catalysis. The module includes laboratory work. | CHE-5201Y | 20 |
| PHYSICS OF MUSIC This module explores the physics behind the generation and reception of music. We begin by developing some of the essential physics of wave motion and defining sound measurement terms. This equips us to analyse the physics of stringed instruments (bowed, plucked and struck), woodwind instruments, brass instruments, percussion instruments and the acoustics of singing. We also look at tuning systems, human hearing, and the physics of sound in rooms. Lab-classes include an introduction to MATLAB to enable you to record and analyse the sound of your own instrument, which constitutes the coursework. A-level standard of mathematics is preferred, but anyone without this level who is prepared to work a little to enhance their understanding of mathematics in one or two areas will be able to take this module. | SCI-5003A | 20 |
| POST A-LEVEL GERMAN LANGUAGE 1/I A basic module in post A-Level German (also open for students with AS-Level grade A) consisting of revision and extension of selected areas of advanced grammar and reading and discussion of newspaper articles. Its aim is to develop competence in all areas of spoken and written German. (The module may contain a component of 'Business German': "International trade fairs in Germany", depending on student interest and enrolment.) This module is not available to native speakers or those with equivalent competence. | LCSS4020A | 20 |
| POST A-LEVEL GERMAN LANGUAGE 1/II A continuation of post A-Level German I consisting of revision and extension of selected areas of advanced grammar and reading of texts and discussion of relevant topics. Its aim is to develop competence in all areas of spoken and written German. (The module may contain a component of 'Business German', depending on student interest and enrolment.) Not available to native speakers or those with equivalent competence. | LCSS4021B | 20 |
| PROGRAMMING 2 This is a compulsory module for all computing students and is a continuation of 1M0Y/1X04. It contains greater breadth and depth and provides students with the range of skills needed for many of their subsequent modules. We recap Java and deepen your understanding of the language by teaching topics such as nested classes, generics, swing and threaded programming. We will also broaden your programming knowledge by giving you a basic grounding in Matlab and C++. More... | CMP-5015A | 20 |
| PROGRAMMING 2 This is a compulsory module for all computing students and is a continuation of 1M0Y/1X04. It contains greater breadth and depth and provides students with the range of skills needed for many of their subsequent modules. We recap Java and deepen your understanding of the language by teaching topics such as nested classes, generics, swing and threaded programming. We will also broaden your programming knowledge by giving you a basic grounding in Matlab and C++. More... | CMP-5015Y | 20 |
| PROGRAMMING FOR NON-SPECIALISTS This module gives an introduction to computer systems and to programming using Java. The module assumes no prior knowledge of programming and is aimed at the non-specialist. This module is an alternative pre-requisite for a number of other second level CMP modules. More... | CMP-5020B | 20 |
| QUANTUM MECHANICS AND SYMMETRY Some of the major themes of quantum mechanics are introduced and developed. These include: the foundations of quantum mechanics and quantum principles, atomic structure, simple harmonic motion, angular momentum, symmetry and group theory, simple molecular orbital theory, approximation methods, and an introduction to modern computational methods. | CHE-5250Y | 20 |
| RESEARCH SKILLS FOR SOCIAL SCIENTISTS The study of society and its relationship to the natural environment poses distinct research challenges and social science presents a range of approaches and methods with which to address these problems. This module provides an introduction to the theory and practice of social science research. It covers research design, sampling, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and presentation of results. It is recommended for any student intending to carry out a social science-based research project. | ENV-5031B | 20 |
| SEDIMENTOLOGY Sedimentary rocks contain many of the worldâs natural resources and cover much of the Earth's surface, record the Earth's history, and contain the fossil record. Sedimentology includes the study of modern sediments such as sand, mud and carbonates and the processes that result in their deposition. Understanding of modern processes is used to interpret ancient sedimentary rocks and sedimentary structures. The module will cover sedimentary fluid dynamics; modern sediments from deserts, rivers, the coast and deep ocean, the differences between siliciclastic and carbonate rocks; biological influence on sedimentary processes and stratigraphy (the study of the physical and temporal relationships between rock layers). This module replaces ENV-2A25. | ENV-5011A | 20 |
| SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 1 Software Engineering is one of the most essential skills for work in the software development industry. Students will gain an understanding of the issues involvedin designing and creating software systems from an industry perspective. They will be taught state of the art in phased software development methodology, with a special focus on the activities required to go from initial class model design to actual running software systems. These activities are complemented with an introduction into software project management and development facilitation. More... | CMP-5012B | 20 |
| SOFTWARE ENGINEERING I This is a compulsory module for all computing students. It provides the necessary foundation in software engineering for students aiming to become professional programmers and provides students with the range of skills needed for many of their subsequent modules. The course takes a practical approach to software engineering. We will reinforce your programming knowledge by giving you a basic grounding in C++ and Matlab. We then cover advanced software engineering concepts in Java before describing alternative software engineering methodologies. More... | CMP-5011A | 20 |
| SOIL PROCESSES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES This module will combine lectures, practicals, seminars and fieldwork to provide students with an appreciation of the soil environment and the processes that occurs within it. The module will progress through: basic soil components/properties; soil identification and classification; soil as a habitat; soil organisms; soil functions; the agricultural environment; soil-organism-agrochemical interaction; soil contamination; soil and climate change. | ENV-5012A | 20 |
| SOLID EARTH GEOPHYSICS What lies beneath our feet? This module addresses this question by exploring how waves, rays and the various physical techniques are used in geophysics to image the subsurface on scales of meters to kilometers. The basic theory and interpretation methods of seismic, electrical and gravity and magnetic surveys are studied. A wide range of applications is covered including archaeological geophysics, energy resources and geohazards. Students doing this module are normally expected to have a good mathematical ability, notably in calculus and algebra before taking this module (ENV-1A61 Mathematics for Scientists I, ENV-1A62 Mathematics for Scientists II or equivalent). | ENV-5004B | 20 |
| SOUND AND IMAGE 1 There has recently been a huge growth in the power and sophistication of tools that enable people to manipulate images and sounds on computers, and the techniques underlying these tools are also key for the development of artificial intelligence. In this module, we study the nature of audio and video signals from devices such as cameras and microphones and how they are captured and represented on a computer. This includes the coverage of essential ideas of topics such as sampling, time, spatial and frequency domains, filtering, Fourier representation etc. and practical work (using MATLAB) on processing sounds and images to e.g. produce effects, extract information from, or recognize a sound or an image. More... | CMP-5033A | 20 |
| SOUND AND IMAGE I There has recently been a huge growth in the power and sophistication of tools that enable people to manipulate images and sounds on computers, mobile phones, etc. In this module, we begin by studying the nature of audio and video signals from devices such as cameras and microphones and how they are captured by both our own ears and eyes, and by devices such as cameras and microphones for representation and processing on a computer. We then cover essential ideas such as sampling, time, spatial and frequency domains, filtering, Fourier representation, music processing, video processing, etc. and practical work (using MATLAB) on processing sounds and images. More... | CMP-5029B | 20 |
| STATISTICAL METHODS This is a first course in statistics. It introduces the essential ideas of statistics deriving the necessary distribution theory as required. The aim of the course is to discuss the essential concepts in statistics rather than just to give a list of techniques for specific problems. The focus will be on developing ideas in distribution theory and inference based on the likelihood function. In consequence in addition to ideas of sampling and limit laws, it will cover maximum likelihood estimation and inference based on the likelihood ratio. Some Bayesian ideas and some nonparametric ideas will be introduced. While this course deals with concepts we shall aim to show how these are motivated by real problems. More... | CMP-5018A | 20 |
| SYSTEMS ANALYSIS This module considers various activities associated with the development of all types of computer based information systems including project management, feasibility, investigation, analysis, logical and physical design, and the links to file design, software design, and user interface design. It makes use of a number of analysis and design tools and techniques in order to produce readable system specifications. Students are introduced to a number of development methods including structured, object oriented, soft systems, participative, iterative and rapid approaches. More... | CMP-5003A | 20 |
| THE COMPUTING REVOLUTION The module is designed to provide students with an overview of the history of computing, the current state-of-the-art in a number of areas, and an insight into likely developments. Students consider social and ethical implications of use of computing technology along with security and safety of computing systems. Research techniques, report writing and team skills are developed. More... | CMP-5008A | 20 |
| THEORETICAL COMPUTING This module provides an introduction to computing theory. Topics covered include an introduction to formal language theory, complexity analysis of algorithms, and formal correctness proofs. CMPC1F01 is a minimum prerequisite; students who have done this module are advised to take CMPC2F01 before taking CMPC2F02. More... | CMP-5007B | 20 |
| WAVES, TIDES AND SHALLOW WATER PROCESSES This module will explore physical processes in the ocean, building on what you learnt in Ocean Circulation. There will be a focus on applications of ocean physics to shelf seas. Topics will include: Tide generation, forces, harmonic tidal analysis of time series, propagation in shallow seas; Surface and internal waves, their role in air-sea exchange and upper ocean mixing; Role of tides and internal waves in global ocean mixing; Impact of ocean physics on biogeochemical processes, including seasonal phytoplankton blooms and shelf sea fronts; Remote sensing of sea surface temperature and chlorophyll shelf seas. Estuarine circulation and sediment transport; Applications of ocean physics to water quality and pollution monitoring; Role of ocean science in the marine energy industry. This module is designed to follow on from ENV-2A39, which is a pre-requisite. We strongly recommend that you also gain experience of marine fieldwork by taking the 20-credit biennial Marine Sciences fieldcourse, next running in June 2013. | ENV-5017B | 20 |
| YEAR ABROAD IN EUROPE A year long course of study at a continental European university currently, we offer exchanges with universities in Sweden, France and Spain. The exact form of assessment will vary from institution to institution and will normally be conducted in the language of the host country. The modules studied overseas must be approved in advance by the Course Director. All changes whilst abroad must also be approved in advance by the Course Director. | ENV-5025Y | 120 |
| YEAR ABROAD IN NORTH AMERICA Modules taken at an overseas university subject to the approval of the Course Director. | ENV-5024Y | 120 |
| YEAR IN AUSTRALASIA Modules are taken at a university in Australia or New Zealand, and those taken are subject to approval by the course director. | ENV-5026Y | 120 |
| YEAR IN INDUSTRY This module represents the year spent on work placement by students registered on an ENV programme incorporating a year in industry. Assessment is purely on a pass/fail basis with respect to completing a work placement, complementary to the degree, of at least nine months duration. | ENV-5032Y | 120 |
This is the first year of your Level 3 study.
Option A Study (40 credits)
Students will select 40 credits from the following modules:
| Name | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CANCER BIOLOGY This module deals with the concepts and principles of genetic analysis of cancer. The various roles of genes in development, apoptosis, the cell cycle, metastasis and angiogenesis are covered for example. A discussion on the potential of novel therapies concludes the module. This module takes advantage of several experts from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Students will thus gain an in-depth appreciation of cancer as a disease process from both the scientific and clinical viewpoints. It is highly advantageous to have taken BIO-2B02 as well as BIO-2B06. | BIO-6009A | 20 |
| CELL BIOLOGY AND MECHANISMS OF DISEASE This module is concerned with the structure and function of cells in health and disease. It includes demonstrations of some of the imaging techniques used in the study of Cell Biology and workshops focused on how to design experiments and analyse research papers. Topics to be covered include: ubiquitination, the cytoskeleton and mechanics of cell division, signalling and cell migration, differentiation and apoptosis. | BIO-6006B | 20 |
| CELLULAR SIGNALLING The module deals with signal transduction mechanisms, particularly in mammalian cells and with emphasis on human disease. Topics include the molecular basis of cell surface receptor activation, G-protein coupled receptors, kinases/phosphatases, 2nd messengers such as calcium and inositol lipids, and ion channels. The module then goes on to consider signalling mechanisms important for cell growth, differentiation and survival. (With the agreement of the module organiser, students who have taken BIO-2B01 but not BIO-2B06 may be allowed to take this module.) | BIO-6003A | 20 |
| EVOLUTION IN HEALTH AND DISEASE The module aims to provide an up-to-date and thought-provoking discussion about evolutionary medicine and the evolution of disease. The module will examine how evolutionary principles illuminate and provide fresh insight into a broad range of contemporary health problems including infectious, chronic and nutritional diseases and disorders. Topics are introduced in a multidisciplinary approach that takes into account the relationship between biology and society as it relates to understanding, treating, and preventing disease. Evidence will be presented that all aspects of the human condition have an evolutionary basis. The course will cover 4 broad areas: (i) principles of evolutionary medicine - humans in their evolutionary context, and discussion of the factors that drive evolutionary change; (ii) evolution and non-infectious diseases (cancer, lifestyles, ageing); (iii) evolution and infection (vaccines, antibiotics, pathogens, emerging diseases); (iv) personalised medicine and social context of evolutionary medicine. | BIO-6017A | 20 |
| EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION GENETICS In this module, students will study evolutionary theory and its application to conservation genetics. The principal focus will be on how evolutionary forces (mutation, recombination, genetic drift, gene flow, and selection) and epigenetics affect phenotype, behaviour and genetic variation. We will cover the rich evolutionary literature, discussing the paradigm shifting studies by Darwin, Fisher, Wright, Haldane and others. The module also covers current knowledge of molecular technology as applied to ecological, evolutionary and conservation studies. | BIO-6008B | 20 |
| FOOD DOMESTICATION AND SUSTAINABILITY Scientists have recently been delivered with the challenge to double food production over the next 40 years in order to feed the population, without greatly increasing the area of land farmed, and with reduced input from fossil fuel energy. This provides challenges that include food safety (ensuring a sufficient food supply for a nation) and the challenge of food sustainability (ensuring there is sufficient energy to produce the food that is needed). The module addresses these challenges. An important starting point is the history and mechanism of food domestication, current practice, and the prospects and challenges for the future. | BIO-6014B | 20 |
| GENOMES, GENES AND GENOMICS This module will provide a description of contemporary biological studies of genomes. There will be a focus on a molecular understanding of gene expression within organisms, with a particular emphasis on regulatory processes that affect expression at the genome level. Topics to be covered include comparative and functional genomics, organization of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes, global regulation of genome expression and mechanisms involved in maintaining genome integrity. Lectures and the associated practical will also provide a thorough grounding in technologies that analyse genomes and their gene products. | BIO-6013A | 20 |
| HOST-PARASITE INTERACTIONS The object of the module is to examine, from a evolutionary and ecological perspective, the complex interactions between parasites/diseases and their hosts and to show how the selection pressures that each side of these interactions impose lead to coevolutionary processes. We will take an overview of the role that such parasitic interactions may have played in the development of key biological traits, such as the evolution of sexual reproduction, and their current role in sexual selection. The module will include traditional parasitology (to set the scene and understand the complexity of the interactions), introducing the major groups of parasites and their hosts. We will examine the role of parasites and host-parasite interactions in evolution, drawing examples from conservation, behaviour, current research, theoretical predictions and models. | BIO-6016A | 20 |
| INFECTION AND IMMUNITY This module aims to provide a detailed coverage of the biology of selected infectious microorganisms, in the context of host and responses to pathogens. The properties of organs, cells and molecules of the immune system are described, along with the mechanism of antibody diversity generation, and the exploitation of the immune response for vaccine development. Examples of microbiological pathogens such as Salmonella typhimurium and Mycobacterium tuberculosis are used to illustrate major virulence strategies. The impact of genomics on the study of infection, and on mechanisms used by pathogens to evade host responses will be discussed. The module's theme is the molecular and cellular biology events at the host-pathogen interface. | BIO-6010B | 20 |
| MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY This module provides a training in the culture techniques, microbial physiology and genetics that underpin the production of bioproducts such as biofuels, bioplastics, antibiotics and food products, and the use of micro-organisms in wastewater treatment and bioremediation. | BIO-6004A | 20 |
| MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPMENT This module will discuss the molecular and cellular principles that drive embryonic development, including the signals and signalling pathways that lead to the establishment of the body plan, pattern formation and differentiation/organogenesis. Lectures will cover a number of different model organism used in the study of development including plants and Drosophila, however there is a focus on vertebrate systems. The relevance of embryonic development to our understanding of human development and disease is a recurring theme throughout the module. | BIO-6012A | 20 |
| MOLECULAR ENZYMOLOGY IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE The module sets out to explain the molecular basis of the often complex catalytic mechanisms of enzymes in biological systems concentrating particularly on their relevance to and applications in medicine. Covered are the underlying principles of enzyme catalysis and techniques for the study of enzyme mechanism and structure. These provide a foundation for discussions of the catalytic and cellular mechanisms of proteinase families such as the serine and metalloproteinases. Mechanism-based drug design is discussed particularly with respect to development of inhibitors of retroviral enzymes. Covered also are molecular motors , complex nanomachines involved in vesicle transport, ATP synthesis and DNA replication. Finally, the biosynthesis of the signalling molecule nitric oxide and the P450s involved in the metabolism of drugs and other xenobiotics are presented. An extended practical based on the kinetics of a model enzyme, chymotrypsin, helps underpin concepts learnt in the module. | BIO-6001A | 20 |
| MOLECULAR PLANT-MICROBE INTERACTIONS Plants interact with a whole range of microbes with effects that are both beneficial (e.g. nitrogen-fixing symbioses between legumes with Rhizobium, and the wide ranging mycorrhizal interactions between plants and fungi) and harmful, with many diseases being caused by viruses, fungi and oomycetes. The module will encompass examples of all these interactions, addressing them mainly from a molecular level, both in the ways in which the microbes recognise and invade their specific hosts and in the responses and mechanisms used by the host plant to encourage the good microbes and fight off the bad ones. The Norwich Research Park is a world centre for this subject, and the module will be taught by researchers from the John Innes Centre and the Sainsbury Laboratory, as well as from UEA. There is no pre-requisite for this module, but knowledge of both plant and molecular biology would be advantageous. | BIO-6007B | 20 |
| ORGANISMS AND ENVIRONMENT This module examines responses to the individual plants and animals, and their populations, to important aspects of terrestrial and aquatic environments that are determinants of distribution and abundance. It investigates in depth the extent to which physiological, metabolic and morphological responses may confer evolutionary fitness, particularly in extreme environments. Some of the environmental constraints covered act by imposing deficiencies of essential resources or conditions (e.g. water, essential ions, oxygen, carbon, light and temperature), whereas others are the result of toxicity, either natural or resulting from human activity (e.g. metal ions, salinity, acidity and organic industrial pollutants). The module will lead you through more fundamental aspects of ecology to consider their application in seeking to meet the multiple challenges of pollution and climate change. | BIO-6015A | 20 |
| SCIENCE COMMUNICATION This module aims to bring an understanding of how science is disseminated to the public. Students on the module will be made aware of the theories surrounding learning and communication. They will investigate science as a culture and how this culture interfaces with the public. Students will examine case studies in a variety of different scientific areas. They will look at how information is released in scientific literature and how this is subsequently picked up by the public press. They will gain an appreciation of how science information can be used to change public perception and how it can sometimes be misinterpreted. Students will also learn practical skills by designing, running and evaluating a public outreach event at a school or in a public area. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS REGISTERED IN THE SCIENCE FACULTY. | BIO-6018Y | 20 |
| SOCIAL EVOLUTION Life is organised hierarchically. Genes aggregate in cells, cells aggregate in organisms, and organisms aggregate in societies. Recent developments in evolutionary biology have defined each step in the formation of this hierarchy as representing a major evolutionary transition in which a new type of individuality has arisen. Common principles of social evolution underlie evolution at each step in the hierarchy. Hence, the study of the evolution of altruism and cooperation has broadened out from the study of animal societies alone, and now embraces the fundamental hierarchical structure common to all life. This module will investigate this new vision of social evolution. It will consider which principles of social evolution underlie each hierarchical step and show how applying this approach illuminates our understanding of life's diversity and organisation, with examples ranging from intracellular selfish genetic elements to societies of insects and mammals. | BIO-6011B | 20 |
Option B Study (20 credits)
Students will select 20 credits from the following modules:
Students are required to select a further 20 credits, which may be from any Options Range referred to above or from the defined choice of modules included in the Options Range below.
| Name | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACTUARIAL METHODS This module provides a further grounding in mathematical and statistical techniques of relevance to financial work. It considers risk models involving frequency and severity distributions and the concept of ruin. It also examines the fundamental concepts of rating, the use of Bayesian statistics to derive credibility premiums and the techniques for analysing ârun-offâ triangles in general insurance. Part of this module will be taught by Aviva actuaries and will focus on the practical application of actuarial techniques across a range of disciplines (life assurance, pensions and general insurance). We anticipate that successful completion of this module at a high standard, as well as 2S11 and 2S12, will enable students choosing to follow an actuarial career to gain an exemption from CT6. The Aviva sessions will also provide a useful introduction and overview of the Actuarial Profession's âCA1â subject (Actuarial Risk management) and exposure to some of the later Specialist Technical actuarial subjects, particularly ST3 (General Insurance). This module is restricted to Actuarial Science students only and is not available to students outside this course. More... | CMP-5001B | 20 |
| ACTUARIAL MODELS This module provides a grounding in stochastic processes and survival models and their applications. It also provides further exposure to the application of actuarial techniques in life assurance, pensions and general insurance, gives an update on current issues in each of these areas and a review of the professional environment for actuaries. Part of this module will be taught by Aviva actuaries and will focus on the practical application of actuarial techniques across a range of disciplines. We anticipate that successful completion of this module at a high standard, as well as 3C12, will enable students choosing to follow an actuarial career to gain an exemption from âCT4â (the Actuarial Profession's Actuarial Models subject). The Aviva sessions will also provide a useful introduction and overview of the Actuarial Profession's Specialist Technical and Practice modules for Life Insurance (ST2 and P2), General Insurance (ST3 and P3) and Pensions (ST4 and P4). This module is restricted to Actuarial Science students only and is not available to students outside this course. More... | CMP-6001A | 20 |
| ACTUARIAL MODELS This module provides a grounding in stochastic processes and survival models and their applications. It also provides further exposure to the application of actuarial techniques in life assurance, pensions and general insurance, gives an update on current issues in each of these areas and a review of the professional environment for actuaries. Part of this module will be taught by Norwich Union actuaries and will focus on the practical application of actuarial techniques across a range of disciplines. We anticipate that successful completion of this module, as well as 3C12, will enable students choosing to follow an actuarial career to gain an exemption from âCT4â (the Actuarial Profession's Actuarial Models subject). The Norwich Union sessions will also provide a useful introduction and overview of the Actuarial Profession's Specialist Technical and Practice modules for Life Insurance (ST2 and P2), General Insurance (ST3 and P3) and Pensions (ST4 and P4). More... | CMP-6001B | 20 |
| ADVANCED DRUG DESIGN AND DELIVERY This module is designed to enable students to be able to describe modern drug discovery and development techniques as well as the processes associated with bringing a drug to market. Additionally it will enable students to develop specialist knowledge in selected topics via self learning and a group research project. | PHA-6001Y | 20 |
| ADVANCED GRAPHICS This is an advanced module aiming to acquaint the student with the techniques of three-dimensional modelling, high-quality rendering, ray tracing, radiosity and modern 3D graphics hardware. It also introduces computational geometry which is the study of algorithms and data structures for solving geometric problems on a computer. The module is a logical continuation of Graphics I and II. More... | CMP-6005B | 20 |
| ADVANCED LABORATORY This module provides a bridge between undergraduate laboratory modules and postgraduate research, and gives training in specific study-skills related to research. A small number of advanced experiments will be undertaken, each involving standard procedures followed by open-ended investigation. It will only be available to Year 3 students on U1FF41401. | CHE-6003Y | 20 |
| ADVANCED MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-2C1Y AND TAKE MTH-2C4Y Calculus of variations. Sturm-Liouville theory. Orthogonal polynomials. Laplace and Fourier transforms. Asymptotic methods including steepest descent and Green's functions. | MTHD6017B | 20 |
| ADVANCED STATISTICS This module covers two topics in statistical theory: Generalised Linear Models and Stochastic Processes. For the former we consider both the theory and practice of statistical model fitting and students will be expected to analyse real data. For the second topic we will be studying processes through time such as Markov chains, Poisson and Birth and death processes. More... | CMP-6004B | 20 |
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Discussion of the reactivity of pi electron rich molecules, particularly to light and heat, through consideration of current approaches such as Frontier Molecular Orbital theory. Reactions ranging from the isomerisation of alkenes through to more complex electrocyclic processes are examined. The module also examines the role of substituents on reactivity of aromatic compounds and its quantification using the Hammett equation. There follows a consideration of the physical organic chemistry of organic radicals, SET mechanisms and the rationalisation of the organic photochemistry of aldehydes and ketones in terms of free radical chemistry. Also examines examples of biogenesis, chemical synthesis and biological action of selected natural products and pharmaceutical chemicals. Specifically, ribosomal peptides, non ribosomal peptides and terpenoids are introduced. Students enrolled on this module will benefit from a number of complementary lectures delivered by guest lecturers from both academia and industry. | CHE-6150Y | 20 |
| ADVANCES STATISTICS This module covers three topics in statistical theory. For this year they are Regression and Linear Model, Generalised Models and Non-parametric Methods. The first two topics consider both the theory and practice of statistical model fitting and students will be expected to analyse real data. The third topic is chosen to be a contrasting one. Non-parametric methods are a vital part of the statisticians armoury and cheap computing makes such techniques very powerful. We look at the traditional permutation based methods as well as the empirical distribution function. More... | CMP-6004A | 20 |
| ALGEBRA BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-1A2Y (a) Group theory: basic concepts and examples. Cosets, Lagrange's theorem. Normal subgroups and quotient groups. First isomorphism theorem. Quotient spaces in linear algebra. (b) Rings, elementary properties and examples of commutative rings. Ideals, quotient rings. Polynomial rings and construction of finite fields. Unique Factorization in rings. Applications in linear algebra. | MTHA5003Y | 20 |
| ANALYSIS (a) Continuity, differentiation, uniform convergence, power series and how they represent functions for both real and complex variables. (b) Topology of the complex plane, holomorphic functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, complex integration, Cauchy and Laurent theorems, residue calculus. | MTHA5001Y | 20 |
| ANALYTICAL NUMBER THEORY This module will be assessed by 100% examination but you may also be informally assessed by coursework and/or project. | MTHD6022A | 20 |
| APPLIED STATISTICS A ACTUARIAL SCIENCE AND BUSINESS STATISTICS STUDENTS SHOULD TAKE CMPC2S12, APPLIED STATISTICS B, DUE TO THE DIFFERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR COURSE. This is a module designed to give students the opportunity to apply statistical methods in realistic situations. While no advanced knowledge of probability and statistics is required, we expect students to have some background in probability and statistics before taking this module. The aim is to introduce students to R statistical language and to cover Regression, Analysis of Variance and Survival analysis. Other topics from a list including: Extremes and quartiles, Bootstrap methods and their application, Sample surveys, Simulations, Subjective statistics, Forecasting and Clustering methods, may be offered to cover the interests of those in the class. More... | CMP-5017B | 20 |
| APPLIED STATISTICS B THIS MODULE IS RESERVED FOR ACTUARIAL SCIENCE AND BUSINESS STATISTICS STUDENTS. This is a module designed to give students the opportunity to apply statistical methods in realistic situations. While no advanced knowledge of probability and statistics is required, we expect students to have some background in probability and statistics before taking this module. The aim is to introduce students to R statistical language and to cover Regression, Analysis of Variance and Survival analysis. Other topics from a list including: Extremes and quartiles, Bootstrap methods and their application, Sample surveys, Simulations, Subjective statistics, Forecasting and Clustering methods, may be offered to cover the interests of those in the class. More... | CMP-5019B | 20 |
| AQUATIC ECOLOGY An analysis of how chemical, physical and biological influences shape the biological communities of rivers, lakes and estuaries in temperate and tropical regions. There is an important practical component to this module that includes laboratory work and three field visits. The first piece of course work involves statistical analysis of class data. The module can be taken alongside geochemical and hydrological modules and also fits well with other ecology modules. Pre-requisite requirements: An A-level in a biological subject, a biologically biased access course or any 1st year ecology module in ENV or BIO. Students must have a background in basic statistics. | ENV-5001A | 20 |
| ARCHITECTURES AND OPERATING SYSTEMS This module studies the organization of both the system software and the underlying hardware architecture in modern computer systems. The role of concurrent operation of both hardware and software components is emphasized throughout, and the central concepts of the module are reinforced by practical work involving Lego robots, Java programming exercises and digital logic design. More... | CMP-5013A | 20 |
| ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE This module aims to introduce concepts of classical Artificial Intelligence through the use of the PROLOG language and is based on a selection of chapters from the book âPROLOG programming for Artificial Intelligenceâ by Ivan Bratko. Beside PROLOG, topics include search techniques, knowledge representation, expert system, and game playing. More... | CMP-5002B | 20 |
| ASTROPHYSICS WITH ADVANCED TOPICS This 20 credit module gives an overview of astrophysics through lectures and workshops. Assessment will involve some coursework and a coursetest. The module assumes previous study of either A level physics, CHE-1H63 Physical Principles, MTH-1C32 Mechanics and Modelling or an equivalent course. Topics covered will include some history of astrophysics, radiation, matter, gravitation, astrophysical measurements, spectroscopy, stars and some aspects of cosmology. Some of these topics will be taken to a more advanced level. The more advanced topics will include workshop examples and coursetest questions at level 2 standard. | SCI-5001A | 20 |
| ASYMPTOTIC ANALYSIS This 20 credit module provides introduction to asymptotic analysis of algebraic equations, ordinary and partial differential equations and integrals. Asymptotic analysis is an important tool in almost all branches of science and engineering. This analysis provides useful but approximate solutions and formulae with an accuracy which is well understood and controllable. The course covers asymptotic expansions, divergent asymptotic series, local approximations, regular and singular perturbations of solutions, asymptotic formulae, Laplace and Fourier integrals, method of strained coordinates, method of multiple scales, matched asymptotic expansions, matching rules. | MTHE6006A | 20 |
| ASYMPTOTIC ANALYSIS WITH ADVANCED TOPICS BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-2C4Y OR EQUIVALENT This 20 credit module provides introduction to asymptotic analysis of algebraic equations, ordinary and partial differential equations and integrals. Asymptotic analysis is an important tool in almost all branches of science and engineering. This analysis provides useful but approximate solutions and formulae with an accuracy which is well understood and controllable. The course covers asymptotic expansions, divergent asymptotic series, local approximations, regular and singular perturbations of solutions, asymptotic formulae, Laplace and Fourier integrals, method of strained coordinates, method of multiple scales, matched asymptotic expansions, matching rules. Advanced topic: Hydrodynamic models, Asymptotic analysis of fluid flows. | MTHE7006A | 20 |
| ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND GLOBAL CHANGE Atmospheric chemistry and global change are in the news: stratospheric ozone depletion, acid rain, greenhouse gases, and global scale air pollution are seen as some of the most significant environmental problems of our age. Chemical composition and transformations underlie these issues, and drive many important atmospheric processes. This module covers the fundamental chemical principles and underlying physical processes in the atmosphere from the stratosphere to the surface, and considers the role of chemistry in current issues of atmospheric chemical change through a series of lectures, problem solving classes, seminars, experimental and computing labs as well as a field trip to UEAâs own atmospheric observatory in Weybourne/North Norfolk. A solid background in chemistry is recommended (e.g., AS-level or equivalent). ENV-3A80 is a natural follow-on module and builds on some of the concepts introduced here. | ENV-5015A | 20 |
| ATMOSPHERIC COMPOSITION: MEASUREMENT AND MODELLING PLEASE NOTE THAT ENV-2A37 IS A PRE-REQUISITE TO THIS MODULE Emissions of gases and other pollutants from human activities are critical drivers of phenomena such as climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, degradation of air quality in urban and rural areas, long-range transport of air pollution, and changes in aerosol and cloud physical properties. To understand these impacts it is necessary to make atmospheric measurements of chemical composition and physical parameters, and to interpret these observations with a range of statistical, conceptual, and computer-based models. In this module you will be introduced to a range of modern atmospheric measurements techniques, both those used in the field and in the laboratory. Consideration will be given to the relevant chemical and physical processes that are required to understand these observations. You will also learn about a range of interpretive techniques including numerical models, and you will put some of these in to practice. | ENV-6020B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' ARABIC I This is the first part of a beginners' course in Arabic assuming no prior knowledge of the language. The module aims to develop the ability to use Arabic effectively in everyday practical situations with speakers of Arabic both in the UK and overseas. Alternative and additional slots may be available, depending on enrolment. | LCSS4029A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' ARABIC II/IMPROVERS This is the second part of a beginners' course in Arabic following on from Beginners' Arabic I (LCSS4029A). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. Alternative slots may be available, depending on student numbers. | LCSS4030B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' CHINESE I This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of Chinese. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Chinese is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4034A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' CHINESE II A continuation of the beginnersâ course in Chinese (LCSU1OC1). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. | LCSS4035B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' FRENCH I This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of French. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where French is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4013A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' FRENCH I (SPRING START) This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of French. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where French is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4015B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' FRENCH II A continuation of the beginners' course in French (LCSU1F11 or LCSU1F14). Can be taken in any year, but not by final-year LCS students. Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. (Alternative slots may be available depending on student numbers). This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4014B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' GERMAN I This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of German. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where German is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4018A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' GERMAN II A continuation of the beginnersâ course in German (LCSU1G11). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. This module has two or three contact hours per week (dependent on enrolments) | LCSS4019B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' GREEK I This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of Greek. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Greek is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4036A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' GREEK II A continuation of Beginners' Greek I. Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. | LCSS4037B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' ITALIAN I This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of Italian. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Italian is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4038A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' ITALIAN II A continuation of the beginnersâ course in Italian (LCSU1OI1). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. | LCSS4039B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' JAPANESE I This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of Japanese. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Japanese is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4040A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' JAPANESE I (SPRING START) This module is for students at beginners' level who have little or no prior experience of Japanese. The module will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Japanese is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4042B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' JAPANESE II A continuation of the beginnersâ course in Japanese (LCSU1OJ1 or LCSU1OJ4). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. | LCSS4041B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' RUSSIAN I This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of Russian. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Russian is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4043A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' RUSSIAN II A continuation of the beginnersâ course in Russian (LCSU1OR1). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. | LCSS4044B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' SPANISH I This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of Spanish. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Spanish is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4022A | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' SPANISH I (SPRING START) This module is for students at beginnersâ level who have little or no prior experience of Spanish. The module will develop studentsâ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The aim is to equip students with the linguistic understanding of a number of real life situations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in those situations. There will also be opportunities to explore aspects of the cultures where Spanish is spoken. Particular emphasis is placed on acquiring a sound knowledge of grammar. This is a repeat of module LCSU1H11 for those who wish to start their course in the Spring. This module is not available to LCS students. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS4024B | 20 |
| BEGINNERS' SPANISH II A continuation of the beginnersâ course in Spanish (LCSU1H11 or LCSU1H14). Students with a GCSE grade C or below (or equivalent experience) may join this module. This module has three contact hours per week. It cannot be taken by final-year LCS students. | LCSS4023B | 20 |
| BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND HUMAN SOCIETY This is an inter-disciplinary module focusing on the interaction between ecology, biodiversity and human societies. It examines the human drivers of biodiversity loss, the importance of biodiversity to human society, conflicts between human society and conservation and how these can be resolved, and institutions for biodiversity conservation and environmental management. It is designed for students of Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Geography and International Development and Development Studies. This inter-disciplinary module does not require previous detailed knowledge of ecological mechanisms; where a simple understanding of key ecological processes is important, this will be reviewed and taught in class. Key principles, issues and theory are covered in lectures by UEA faculty. These are supported by case studies from external speakers working in conservation, environmental and resource management agencies and NGOs. The module will comprise 2 core lectures plus one workshop / seminar / outside speaker each week. The module will be assessed by a spring semester exam and coursework designed to develop skills in reviewing and interpreting evidence to non-scientists. This will comprise a briefing paper written for non-specialist policy makers, reviewing scientific evidence and areas of uncertainty on a conservation topic, and providing recommendations for UK government policy and identifying research needed, involving both group (written report max 1500 words, conducted in pairs) and individual (powerpoint slideshow: a summary presentation for policy makers) elements. There are no formal prerequisites, but the module complements and builds on a number of 200 level module including: ENV / BIO 200 level core ecology modules (ie, populations, processes), ENV2A8Y Economics of the Environment, ENV-2A06 Environmental Politics and Policy Making, DEV-2C63 Natural Resources for Development II, DEV-2D64 Natural Resources for Development III. | ENV-6006A | 20 |
| BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY AND MARINE ECOLOGY This module examines the microbial processes that underpin our dependence on the marine environment for âservicesâ such as climate modulation and nutrient regeneration. The module will cover the evolution, biodiversity and molecular ecology of bacteria, diatoms, coccolithophores and nitrogen fixers, and the physiology and distribution of zooplankton. Example ecosystems such as the Antarctic, mid ocean gyres and Eastern Boundary Upwelling Systems will be studied in detail and predictions of the impact of environmental change (increasing temperature, decreasing pH, decreasing oxygen, and changes in nutrient supply) on marine ecosystem dynamics will be examined. Biological oceanographic methods will be critically evaluated. The module will include a reading week in week 7 and employability visits to the Centre for the Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) and British Antarctic Survey (BAS). | ENV-6005A | 20 |
| BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY This module explores the structural, kinetic and thermodynamic properties of biological systems and the methodologies used to define them. Using predominantly examples from protein biochemistry, these topics will be discussed within three major themes: 1) Binding, activation and transfer in biological systems, 2) Enzyme catalysis, and 3) Macromolecular size, shape and structure determination. The concluding lectures will explore protein disorder, folding and structure to illustrate how biophysicists integrate concepts and methods from each of these themes when addressing a specific research topic. | CHE-5601Y | 20 |
| BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROJECT This module is the project for Business Information Systems students and is reserved exclusively for those students. It will give you experience of independent project work and, via the lecture programme, will provide a primer on the law, ethical and professional behaviour, project management, reporting and other aspects of being a business information systems professional. You will be allocated a supervisor and will be expected to work closely with him or her on a mutually agreed project. The project choice will normally take place in the summer preceding the module and will be based around a list of approved projects provided by members of Faculty and, occasionally, external customers. If you want to work on your own project then this may be possible but you should discuss this with the module organiser at an early stage. More... | CMP-6012Y | 40 |
| CALCULUS AND PROBABILITY THIS MODULE IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH MTHA4001Y and ENV-4002Y. (a) Complex numbers. (b) Differentiation and integration. Taylor and MacLaurin series. Applications: curve sketching, areas, arc length. (c) First order, second order constant coefficient ordinary differential equations. Reductions of order. Numerical solutions using MAPLE. Partial derivatives, chain rule. (d) Vectors. (e) Line integrals. Multiple integrals including change of co-ordinates by Jacobians. Green's theorem in the plane. (f) Probability as a measurement of uncertainty, statistical experiments and Bayes' theorem. Discrete and continuous distributions. Expectation. Applications of probability: Markov chains, reliability theory. Students must have A-level Mathematics Grade 'B' or above or equivalent. | MTHB4006Y | 40 |
| CATCHMENT WATER RESOURCES This module will adopt an integrated approach to studying surface water and groundwater resources in river basins. Approaches to catchment management will be considered in the context of improving water-dependent terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Topics of climate change impacts on water resources in terms of droughts and floods, as well as water quality issues arising from changing land-use patterns will be considered, together with the engineering and socio-economic methods necessary to adapt to future pressures on water resources. Co-taught with ENV-MA60. | ENV-6018B | 20 |
| CHEMICAL OCEANOGRAPHY Covers the major processes that set the chemical composition of the oceans, the distribution of nutrient, and carbon, the distribution of life in the oceans and the interaction of the oceans and atmosphere. Elements of physical oceanography and ocean circulation, of geochemistry, marine biology and global change science are covered. | ENV-5019A | 20 |
| CHEMICAL PHYSICS - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY The module consists of topics covering important areas of modern physical chemistry and chemical physics. The material will blend together experimental and theoretical aspects of condensed phase chemistry and materials chemistry. | CHE-6250Y | 20 |
| CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS This module introduces students to techniques for analysis of analogue electronic circuits and systems. The module comprises lectures, workshops and laboratories. Workshops develop analytical and problem solving skills. Practical exercises and projects, undertaken in the Lewin Laboratory support the underpinning theory and enable students to build a range of simple electronic devices, e.g. AM comms system, video-scope, digital thermometer, etc. More... | CMP-5027A | 20 |
| CLIMATE CHANGE: PHYSICAL SCIENCE BASIS Climate change and variability has played a major role in shaping human history and the prospect of a warming world as a result of human activities (global warming) presents society with an increasing challenge over the coming decades. This module covers the science of climate change, our current understanding of anthropogenic effects on climate, and the uncertainties/limitations of our scientific knowledge. It provides details about the approaches, methods and techniques for understanding the history of climate change and for developing climate projections for the next 100 years, supporting further study of the scientific or policy aspects of the subject in either an academic or applied context. Co-taught with ENV-MA49. This module is restricted to MSci Climate Science students only. | ENV-6013A | 20 |
| CLIMATE CHANGE: SCIENCE AND POLICY This module develops skills in the scientific and social scientific analysis of global climate change, using perspectives from natural sciences, science studies, and economics and politics. It first offers a historical perspective on how global climate change developed as a scientific and social object of inquiry. The course then gives grounding in climate and society relations, economic principles and the political science and governance of climate hazards, energy and greenhouse gas emissions. This module replaces ENV-2A09. | ENV-5003A | 20 |
| CLINICAL THERAPEUTICS 1: NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, SYNAPTIC PHARMACOLOGY AND ENDOCRINOLOGY This module explains the peripheral nervous and endocrine systems to students and introduces disease and therapies for major diseases of the endocrine system. | PHA-5004Y | 25 |
| CLINICAL THERAPEUTICS 2: DISEASES OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM, INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND CANCER This module introduces students to the immune system and cancer, the design of molecules to treat cancer and common conditions associated with the immune system, and therapeutic approaches towards their management. | PHA-6003Y | 40 |
| CLINICAL THERAPEUTICS 3: CARDIOVASCULAR, GASTROINTESTINAL, NUTRITIONAL, HEPATIC AND RENAL DISEASES This module is designed to enable students to be able to review prescribing for common cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, nutritional and gastro-intestinal conditions utilising current evidence and guidelines. Additionally it will enable students to be able to respond appropriately to requests for advice for associated minor ailments. | PHA-6004Y | 30 |
| COMPUTER VISION (FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY) This module covers the various stages in processing the image recorded at the sensor level in a camera so that the output is an attractive photographic image. The first half of the course will cover topics including demosiacking, denoising, white point correction, dynamic range compression and image rendering. The second half will look at higher level functions such as finding faces in images, content recognition (including face recognition) and facial coding in images. The last topic is particularly interesting in the context of mobile phone applications. More... | CMP-6007B | 20 |
| COMPUTING PROJECT This module will give you experience of independent project work and, via the lecture programme, will provide a primer on the law, ethical and professional behaviour, project management, reporting and other aspects of being a computer scientist. You will be allocated a supervisor and will be expected to work closely with him or her on a mutually agreed project. The project choice will normally take place in the summer preceding the module and will be based around a list of approved projects provided by members of Faculty and, occasionally, external customers. If you want to work on your own project then this may be possible but you should discuss this with the module organiser at an early stage. More... | CMP-6013Y | 40 |
| CONTINGENCIES AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | CMP-5030A | 20 |
| CONTINUUM MECHANICS AND ELASTICITY BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-2C2Y or TAKE ENV-2A22 This module will be assessed by 100% examination, but you may also be informally assessed by coursework and/or project. The deformation and motion of a continuous body, the balance laws of continuum mechanics (conservation of mass, momentum and energy) and the formulation of constitutive equations (principle of objectivity). Application of these ideas to the fundamental properties of viscous fluids, viscoelasticity and nonlinear elasticity. Nonlinear elasticity is the subject of the second half of the module. We consider a variety of constitutive equations in compressible and incompressible nonlinear elasticity and develop nonlinear analogues of the bulk modulus, Youngâs modulus, shear modulus and Poissonâs ratio of linear elasticity. Many examples of exact finite elastic solutions are given, including the famous universal solutions in finite incompressible elasticity of Rivlin. We also consider the inflation of balloons. | MTHD6019A | 20 |
| CORE CHEMISTRY (DL) Students will study core level 3 chemistry through a series of distance learning assignments. This module is only available to MChem students on their year in industry or in Europe, and to FF41 students. | CHE-6022Y | 40 |
| CORE CHEMISTRY FOR FORENSIC SCIENTISTS - DISTANCE LEARNING This module is designed for, and is open to, those students studying abroad in the second semester. It provides essential material from the third year chemical sciences (Physical, Inorganic and Organic) syllabus and is based on the content of CHE-6022Y; it will use the same material. In addition students will attend selected lectures in the first semester from modules CHE-6101Y and CHE-6201Y. Teaching and Learning Methods: Distance Learning and attendance at Selected Lectures. Monitored workshop problems | CHE-6026Y | 40 |
| DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS This is a compulsory module for all computing students and provides the necessary foundation in data and storage structures for all computing streams. In addition, the module emphasises systematic algorithm design and discusses algorithm analysis. At the same time, the module provides the student with the opportunity to reinforce and enhance the programming skills developed at level 1. More... | CMP-5014A | 20 |
| DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS This is a compulsory module for all computing students and provides the necessary foundation in data and storage structures for all computing streams. In addition, the module emphasises systematic algorithm design and discusses algorithm analysis. At the same time, the module provides the student with the opportunity to reinforce and enhance the programming skills developed at level 1. More... | CMP-5014Y | 20 |
| DATABASE SYSTEMS This module introduces most aspects of databases, database manipulation and database management systems. The module is based on the relational model. The students will explore the tools and methods for database design and manipulation as well as the programming of database applications. Part of the practical experience gained will be acquired using a modern relational database management system. Students will also gain programming experience using SQL, and using the Java JDBC interface. A high level language programming module is a pre-requisite. More... | CMP-5005B | 20 |
| DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS THIS MODULE IS RESERVED FOR STUDENTS ON U1N323401- ACTUARIAL SCIENCES AND U1G390301 - BUSINESS STATISTICS- Differential Equations: Fourier series. Partial differential equations (PDEs): diffusion equation, wave equation, Laplace's equation. Solution by separation of variables in Cartesian and polar co-ordinates. Ordinary differential equations (ODEs): solution by reduction of order and variation of parameters. Series solution and the method of Frobenius. Legendre's and Bessel's equations: Legendre polynomials, Bessel functions and their recurrence relations. | MTHA5001A | 10 |
| DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND APPLIED METHODS BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-1A5Y. IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU CANNOT TAKE ENV-2A21 OR ENV-2A22 (a) Ordinary Differential Equations: solution by reduction of order; variation of parameters for inhomogeneous problems; series solution and the method of Frobenius. Legendre's and Bessel's equations: Legendre polynomials, Bessel functions and their recurrence relations; Fourier series; Partial differential equations (PDEs): heat equation, wave equation, Laplace's equation; solution by separation of variables. (b) Fourier transforms: Basic properties, inverse transforms, and application to intergral equations, ODEs and PDEs. Method of characteristics: Application to first-order semi-linear and quasi-linear PDEs, and hyperbolic second order quasi-linear PDEs; (c) Dynamical Systems: equilibrium points and their stability; the phase plane; theory and applications. | MTH-2C6Y | 20 |
| DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND APPLIED METHODS BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-1A5Y IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU CANNOT TAKE ENV-2A21 OR ENV-2A22 (a) Ordinary Differential Equations: solution by reduction of order; variation of parameters for inhomogeneous problems; series solution and the method of Frobenius. Legendre's and Bessel's equations: Legendre polynomials, Bessel functions and their recurrence relations; Fourier series; Partial differential equations (PDEs): heat equation, wave equation, Laplace's equation; solution by separation of variables. (b) Method of characteristics for hyperbolic equations; the characteristic equations; Fourier transform and its use in solving linear PDEs; (c) Dynamical Systems: equilibrium points and their stability; the phase plane; theory and applications. | MTHA5004Y | 20 |
| DIGITAL SYSTEMS DESIGN This module is concerned with the design and implementation of digital electronic systems that form basic components of modern computers. Topics include an introduction to switching algebra, synthesis of combinational and sequential circuits and techniques for circuit minimization. The module also provides a practical introduction to VHDL, an industry standard hardware description language. Students gain practical experience by undertaking a number of projects based on programmable logic devices. More... | CMP-5028B | 20 |
| DIRECTED STUDY 1 RESERVED FOR STUDENTS ON U1G450302, COMPUTING SCIENCE, IMAGING AND MULTIMEDIA (LEVEL 3). This Autumn Semester directed studies module offers 10 credits as part of the coursework of any 20 credit Autumn Semester CMP module available in Options A and B range of the third year of the Computing Science, Imaging and Multimedia course. More... | CMP-6021A | 10 |
| DIRECTED STUDY 2 RESERVED FOR STUDENTS ON U1G450302, COMPUTING SCIENCE, IMAGING AND MULTIMEDIA (LEVEL 3). This Spring Semester directed studies module offers 10 credits as part of the coursework of any 20 credit Spring Semester CMP module available in Options A and B range of the third year of the Computing Science, Imaging and Multimedia course. More... | CMP-6022B | 10 |
| DISTANCE LEARNING MODULE - BIO-MED The module is ONLY for U1F154401 students on industrial placement. It provides, through distance learning, the essential material from the third year syllabus. Study of this material will equip the student for further study at M level in all major sub-disciplines of Biological and Medicinal Chemistry. It is a pre-requisite for entry to the M level modules for students on industrial placement degrees. | CHE-6023Y | 40 |
| DRUG DESIGN AND MECHANISMS OF DRUG ACTION This module will provide underpinning medicinal chemistry principles and relate this to drug design, mechanism of action and metabolism. Students will be instructed in basic organic synthesis as well as complimentary spectroscopic techniques. | PHA-5001Y | 35 |
| DYNAMICAL METEOROLOGY BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-2C2Y OR TAKE ENV-2A21 Dynamical meteorology is a core subject on which weather forecasting and the study of climate and climate change are based. This module applies fluid dynamics to the study of the circulation of the Earth's atmosphere. The fluid dynamical equations and some basic thermodynamics for the atmosphere are introduced. These are then applied to topics such as geostrophic flow, thermal wind and the jet streams, boundary layers, gravity waves, the Hadley circulation, vorticity and potential vorticity, Rossby waves, and equatorial waves. Emphasis will be placed on fluid dynamical concepts as well as on finding analytical solutions to the equations of motion. | MTHD6018B | 20 |
| DYNAMICAL OCEANOGRAPHY This course applies fluid dynamics to the study of the circulation of the oceans. Topics studied include: geostrophic flow, Ekman layers, wind driven circulation, western boundary currents (e.g. the Gulf Steam), abyssal circulation, Rossby waves, Kelvin waves, Equatorial dynamics, Southern Ocean dynamics. | MTHE6007B | 20 |
| EARTH AND LIFE This module introduces Earth system science, taking a top-down approach to the Earth as a whole system, and tracing its development since its formation 4.5 billion years ago. The main focus is on the coupled evolution of life and its environment through a series of revolutions. Theoretical approaches are introduced, including Gaia, feedback mechanisms and systems theory, and practical sessions use models to build up conceptual understanding. The subject is inherently inter-disciplinary, including aspects of biology, chemistry and physics, and unifying the study of climate and global biogeochemical cycles. Co-taught with ENV-MA38. | ENV-6010B | 20 |
| EARTH SCIENCE LAB SKILLS | ENV-5029B | 20 |
| EARTH SCIENCE SKILLS Good observational and descriptive skills lie at the heart of many areas of Environmental Science. This module is designed to develop those and is particularly suitable for students with interests in Earth and Geophysical Sciences. It will cover generic Earth Science skills of use for projects in this area. The module will include: observing, describing and recording the characteristics of geological materials (hand specimen and under microscope); measuring and representing 3d data, and reading geological maps. It will be taught mostly in laboratory classes and by self-study exercises. Before taking this module you must take or be enrolled on at least 40 credits from this list - ENV-5004B, ENVK5005B, ENV-5018A, ENV-5021A, ENV-5011A, ENV-5012A,ENV-5013B | ENV-5030B | 20 |
| EARTH SYSTEM GEOCHEMISTRY Examines how the earth system and its geochemical cycling operate on both global and micro scales. Emphasis is on natural cycles, starting with big themes such as crust-hydrosphere-biosphere interaction and its effects on the long term C cycle, including regulation of carbon dioxide. Elements, isotopes, organic molecules (and their isotopic compositions) are used as tracers of processes and events in earth history. Organic matter, its chemistry and its relationship to both the C and S cycles is explored. Dating of geological materials with radiometric methods is introduced. The course explores themes in both deep time (millions of years) and more recent glacial-interglacial cycles (thousands to hundreds of thousands of years). This module replaces ENV-2A30. | ENV-5013B | 20 |
| EARTHQUAKE AND VOLCANIC HAZARDS The aim of the module is to be able to solve geophysical problems (both physical and chemical) in a methodical way. Problems will be described conceptionally, then defined mathematically, then solved numerically. Emphasis on numerical solutions to partial differential equations encountered in geophysical sciences: their stability and accuracy. Case studies from meteorology, oceanography, hydrology and geophysics. Extensive project work involved. | ENV-6001B | 20 |
| EARTHQUAKE AND VOLCANIC HAZARDS WITH FIELDCOURSE Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions have significant environmental and societal impacts. This module focuses on the physical basis and analysis of each hazard, their global range of occurrence and their global impact. The module also addresses approaches towards hazard mitigation and minimising vulnerability, with an emphasis on their practical implication. Scenarios and probabilities occurrence of mega-disasters are also investigated. A one week field trip in Scotland takes place to introduce you to various aspects of natural hazards and in particular to faulting and earthquake hazards. This module is co-taught with ENV-MA04K | ENV-6002K | 20 |
| ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM The behaviour of electric and magnetic fields is fundamental to many features of life we take for granted yet the underlying equations are surprisingly compact and elegant. We will begin with an historical overview of electrodynamics to see where the governing equations (Maxwell's) come from. We will then use these equations as axioms and apply them to a variety of situations including electro- and magneto-statics problems and then time-dependent problems (eg electromagnetic waves). We shall also consider how the equations change in an electromagnetic media and look at some simple examples. | MTHE6010B | 20 |
| EMBEDDED SYSTEMS Embedded processors are at the core of a huge range of products e.g. mobile telephones, cameras, passenger cars, washing machines, DVD players, medical equipment, etc. The embedded market is currently estimated to be worth around 100x the 'desktop' market and is projected to grow exponentially over the next decade. This module builds on the material delivered in CMPC2M09 to consider the design and development of real-time embedded system applications for commercial off the shelf (COTS) processors running real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as eLinux. More... | CMP-6023A | 20 |
| EMBEDDED SYSTEMS Embedded processors are at the core of a huge range of products e.g. mobile telephones, cameras, passenger cars, washing machines, DVD players, medical equipment, etc. The embedded market is currently estimated to be worth around 100x the 'desktop' market and is projected to grow exponentially over the next decade. This module builds on the material delivered in CMPC2M09 to consider the design and development of real-time embedded system applications for commercial off the shelf (COTS) processors running real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as eLinux. More... | CMP-6024B | 20 |
| ENERGY AND PEOPLE This module will introduce students to a range of social science perspectives on the inter-relationships between energy and people. The module begins by tracing the history and development of energy intensive societies and everyday lives as a means of understanding how energy has emerged as a key sustainability problem. The second part of the module then introduces some theories of social and technical change and uses these to critically analyse a range of people-based solutions to energy problems that are currently being tried and tested around the world. This module is assessed by formative assessment and coursework which includes a group presentation and an individual written essay. | ENV-5033B | 20 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY This module is designed to teach skills necessary for the acquisition of good quality chemical data in environmental systems, and in the interpretation of this data. The module will focus on the collection of environmental samples for chemical analysis, methods of chemical analysis and the analytical and mathematical techniques used for data quality control. There will be a large component of practical work. This module will be particularly relevant for those wishing to do a chemistry-related project later in their degree. | ENV-5027B | 20 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY MAKING The most common obstacles to environmental problem solving are often not scientific or technological, but political. This module examines the theoretical and empirical development of environmental politics in modern society (mostly in Western Europe) including: the sources of modern environmentalism and its many manifestations in modern policy making systems; the environmental policies of the UK and the European Union; different theories of political power and public policy making; the role of environmental pressure groups and business; global environmental politics and policy making. The module encourages student-led learning by enabling students to develop their own theoretical interpretations of real world examples of politics. These are explored in seminar presentations and in an extended (4000 word) case study (i.e. essay). This module assumes no prior knowledge of politics/social sciences. | ENV-5002B | 20 |
| FIELD COURSE TO EAST AFRICA This fourteen-day field course to a remote part of north-western Kenya is set provisionally to run in late June/early July 2014 and only if 24 students accept a place. We usually leave on the last Sunday in June. The field course is based at Marich Pass Field Studies Centre, West Pokot. A significant personal contribution towards costs is required. The personal contribution for the most recent field course was around £1000 which included everything except travel vaccinations, malaria tablets, return travel to London Heathrow airport and an entry visa to Kenya because each of these costs can vary between individuals. The field course will be advertised in November 2013 via emails to second-year students taking modules in ecological and social science modules (other pre-requisites will be considered) and applications are made directly to the module organizer in November 2013. Places will be offered and must be accepted before the Christmas Break. Planning begins in February 2014 and preparatory sessions are held throughout the Spring Semester. All preparation sessions are compulsory and involve lectures (1-2 pm on Wednesdays), tutorials for working groups (un-slotted), first-aid training and attendance at a travel clinic. With the help of a project adviser, three-person groups develop a project design that will test in Kenya hypotheses in ecology, social science or an interdisciplinary combination of these. Different projects have different learning outcomes depending on the subject of the project. The field course requires only a medium level of physical fitness but everyone should be prepared to work outside in sometimes high daytime temperatures. All projects work within limits set by health and safety. This module is incompatible with any Spring Semester module that uses Wednesdays 1-2 pm for formal or informal classes. | ENV-6015A | 20 |
| FINANCIAL MARKETS This module provides an introduction to the economics of financial markets. Financial economics is a technical module that involves the study of financial models that can model some part of the micro- or macro-economy. The module takes as its starting point that a crucial part in conducting such modelling accurately is that markets are efficient. The first part of the module introduces some key concepts, before immediately investigating the key question of whether markets are efficient: the Efficient Markets Hypothesis. The module then proceeds to cover the theory of consumer choice before proceeding to analyse various key models. The other key concept covered early in the module concerns the various ways risk can be measured including VaR and variance of return. Having provided a comprehensive analysis of these key concepts, the remainder of the module proceeds to cover mean-variance portfolio theory, single and multi-factor models of asset returns, the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), the Arbitrage Pricing Theory Model (APT). As well as focusing on the theory of these standard asset pricing models, students will learn how to conduct and evaluate statistical tests of these models. In the process students learn how economic theories are formulated and empirically tested. The module is suitable for those interested in a career within the financial sector or those interested in further study in financial economics. [Please see attached Module Oultine draft for further details.] Essential Readings: Elton E, Gruber M, Brown S and Goetzman W (2011), âModern Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysisâ, John Wiley, 8th edition Hull J.C. (2009), âOptions, Futures and Derivativesâ, Prentice Hall, 7th edition Additional Reading: Brealey, Richard A., Stewart C. Myers and Franklin Allen (2008), Principles of Corporate Finance, 9th Edition, McGraw Hill Wilmott, Paul (2007), âPaul Wilmott introduces Quantitative Financeâ, 2nd edition, John Wiley More... | CMP-6035A | 20 |
| FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS This module builds on fundamentals of compound interest introduced in CMPC1F07 to show how the key concepts introduced can be used in practical financial applications for Actuarial Science or Business Statistics students. THIS MODULE IS RESERVED FOR ACTUARIAL SCIENCE AND BUSINESS STATISTICS STUDENTS. More... | CMP-5009A | 20 |
| FLUID DYNAMICS BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-2C2Y OR TAKE ENV-2A21 This module will be assessed by 100% examination, but you may also be informally assessed by coursework and/or project. The equations governing the motion of viscous, incompressible fluids, simple exact solutions. Low and high Reynolds number flows. Boundary-layers. Stability theory. | MTHD6020A | 20 |
| FLUID DYNAMICS - THEORY AND COMPUTATION BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-1A5Y IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU CANNOT TAKE ENV-2A21 (a) Hydrostatics, compressibility. Kinematics: velocity, particle path, streamlines. Continuity, incompressibility, streamtubes. Dynamics: Material derivative, Euler's equations, vorticity and irrotational flows. Velocity potential and streamfunction. Bernoulli's equation for unsteady flow. Circulation: Kelvin's Theorem, Helmholtz's theorems. Basic water waves. (b) Computational methods for fluid dynamics; Euler's method and Runge-Kutta methods and their use for computing particle paths and streamlines in a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional flows; numerical computation and flow visualisation using Matlab; convergence, consistency and stability of numerical integration methods for ODEs. (c) Theory of Irrotational and Incompressible Flows: velocity potential, Laplace's Equation, sources and vortices, complex potential. Force on a body and the Blasius theorem. Method of images and conformal mappings. | MTHA5002Y | 20 |
| FLUID STRUCTURE INTERACTION BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-2C2Y AND MTH-2C4Y This module studies mathematical models of interaction between fluids and rigid/elastic bodies and the mathematical techniques of solving the arising boundary-value problems. Water entry problems, waterwave impact problems and problems of very large floating structures will be addressed. The mathematical techniques include the method of separating variables, methods of analytic function theory, variational inequalities and methods of asymptotic analysis. | MTH-ME06 | 20 |
| FORENSIC CHEMISTRY - ANALYSIS Module Summary Aim: Following on from CHE-4701Y, where the emphasis was on collection of evidence, this module introduces more in-depth forensic chemistry, looking at the way evidence gathered at a crime scene may be analysed in the laboratory. The objective is to familiarise students with critical thinking and evaluation of evidence, build a model for case assessment and interpretation and thus increase understanding of the role of the Expert Witness in court. It is open to students on FF41 and other chemistry courses where CHE-5701Y is a core or optional module. Content: The module will deepen the knowledge of forensic statistics and cover basic detection and recovery techniques for body fluids; fingerprint development and recovery; advanced microscopy and spectroscopy and their application to fibres, paint and other particulates; the use of elemental analysis in forensic science; and questioned document examination including counterfeiting. Teaching and Learning Methods: Lectures, practicals and mentor groups (PBL- problem based learning). The students will be divided into groups and each group will then investigate a hypothetical criminal case using simulated evidence material. As part of this students will write an expert witness statement which will be presented and defended in a mock court. Learning Outcomes: Students will learn to apply acquired skills, work as part of a team and to produce an expert witness report, using literature and experimental data to inform their analysis. The âmock courtâ will be aimed at developing the individualâs presentation skills in a challenging environment. Students should gain further confidence in the use of statistics to analyse data, test hypotheses and draw conclusions from them. | CHE-5701Y | 20 |
| FORENSIC CHEMISTRY - INTERPRETATION AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS The first semester is co-taught with CHE-3H57. See CHE-3H57 synopsis for description of the content in the first semester. The second semester of this module will concentrate on developing interpretation and presentation skills required in presenting evidence in courts of law. The topics covered will be: complex DNA interpretation including mixtures and partial profiles; drugs intelligence; firearms. Throughout, the course will concentrate on how forensic evidence is interpreted and communicated. This will include the development of written and verbal skills required for the presentation of evidence to a court, and will culminate in a âmock courtâ where students will present and defend a statement they have written. | CHE-6701Y | 20 |
| FORENSIC CHEMISTRY - INTERPRETATION and PRACTICAL SKILLS Before taking this module you must have passed CHE-5701Y. Aim: Introduction to forensic toxicology and biology with emphasis on mass spectrometry and related techniques. Objective: Train in practical aspects of using mass spectrometry for forensic toxicology and biology and data manipulation and interpretation. Content: Mass spectrometry relevant for analysis of forensic materials (eg, drugs, doping). Consolidating knowledge in forensic statistics and interpretation. Professional report writing. Teaching and learning methods: Lectures, lab sessions and mentor groups (PBL). The students will be presented with a hypothetical criminal case and will investigate simulated evidence material. Learning outcome: Ability to apply acquired techniques confidently and write professional reports. Reserved for students on FF41. | CHE-6702A | 20 |
| FOSSIL FUELS Geological, economic and political aspects of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas and coal) are introduced. These are used to discuss environmental concerns arising from the use of fossil fuels, and the potentially profound implications of future fuel scarcity. This module is suitable for students taking degrees in the School of Environmental Sciences. Some knowledge of Earth Science will be expected. Before taking this module you must take or be taking at least 20 credits or Earth Science or Geophysics modules at honours level. This module replaces ENV-3A33. In taking this module you cannot take ENV-MA35. | ENV-6009A | 20 |
| FREE SURFACE FLOWS This module will be assessed by 100% examination, but you may also be informally assessed by coursework and/or project. Water waves; linear aspects; wave energy; nonlinear waves; Stokes periodic waves; solitary waves; Korteweg de Vries equation; gravity-capillary waves. Inviscid jets; stability analysis; one-dimensional approximations; liquid sheets; temporal/spatial instability. | MTHE6002A | 20 |
| FURTHER ACTUARIAL TOPICS The use of stochastic techniques for modelling share prices, derivatives and interest rates are becoming increasingly important tools for the actuary. This module introduces stochastic models for valuing options and guarantees inherent in some insurance contracts. It considers the properties of different models of asset returns and how these are used to value options and guarantees. It also expands on the application of Statistics within General Insurance with particular reference to Ruin Theory and Credibility Theory. This module is restricted to Actuarial Science students only and is not available to students outside this cours More... | CMP-6033A | 10 |
| FURTHER COMPUTING SYSTEMS The module is designed to provide students with: an overview of the organisational, cultural and technical context of current software development, experience of developing software in a web context, and an introduction to the principal architectures of contemporary computing systems. More... | CMP-5016B | 20 |
| FURTHER CONTINGENCIES AND FURTHER ACTUARIAL TOPICS This module provides a compulsory module for actuarial students. Together with CMP-2AS1, students taking this module will have covered all the material in the Institute of Actuary's syllabus CT5. THIS MODULE WILL NOT BE RUNNING UNTIL 2011/12. More... | CMP-6031A | 20 |
| FURTHER FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS This is a technical finance unit aimed at students wishing to pursue careers in the financial sector. The focus will be on valuation and risk analysis of financial products and positions. The unit will be highly analytical, with weekly exercises and assessment balancing mathematical problems and practical exercises involving Excel. Topics covered will include: present value calculation; bond analysis; futures markets; interest rate futures and yield curve analysis; option pricing and hedging; exotic options; "Value at Risk" analysis and Monte-Carlo methods. More... | CMP-6032B | 20 |
| FURTHER MATHEMATICS This module is for those students who have passed CMPC1F3Y in their first year and would like to study further theory that is a pre-requisite for several other 2nd and 3rd level modules in CMP. For such students it provides an introduction to the mathematics of counting and arrangements, a further development of the theory and practice of calculus, an introduction to linear algebra and its computing applications and a further development of the principles and computing applications of probability theory. 3D Vectors and complex numbers are also studied. More... | CMP-5006A | 20 |
| GALOIS THEORY The module leads to a proof of the insolubility by radicals of quintic equations. Amongst the topics covered are field extensions, normality and separability. The Galois correspondence and Galois groups. The existence and uniqueness of finite fields and transcendence. | MTHE6004A | 20 |
| GEODYNAMICS: EARTH'S ENGINE Processes in the Earthâs interior have exerted a profound influence on all aspects of the Earthâs system through geological time. This module is designed to explore all aspects of those processes from the creation and destruction of tectonic plates to the structure of the Earthâs interior and the distribution and dissipation of energy within it. This will include: the theory and mechanisms of plate tectonics, the heat distribution of the Earthâs interior, the generation of magma and volcanism; the mechanisms behind earthquakes and distribution of seismic energy. The geological record of this activity, its evolution and impacts on the Earth will also be discussed. | ENV-5018A | 20 |
| GEOSCIENCES FIELDCOURSE: GREECE This module is designed to promote a deeper understanding and integration of geoscience subjects: the fieldwork will usually concentrate on aspects of structural geology, regional tectonics, sedimentology, palaeoclimate and palaeoenvironments, and volcanology. A key feature of the course is that the location is chosen where there are excellent and substantial exposures of rock formation showing evidence of processes. There are two field bases in the Aegean (Greece), the Gulf of Corinth active rift, and Santorini volcano. The field trip is usually takes place from 8-22nd September 2013 aprox. The approximate cost to the student is expected to be ~£400 (though much depends on the Greece currency exchange rate). This includes BandB, and travel costs. Please consult the module organiser at the time of enrolling to ensure places are available, unless you already have confirmation that you already have a place on the fieldcourse. This module is co-taught with ENV-MA77K. | ENV-6022K | 20 |
| GEOSCIENCES FIELDCOURSE: IRELAND This module is designed to promote a deeper understanding and integration of geoscience subjects: the fieldwork will usually concentrate on aspects of structural geology, regional tectonics, hydrogeology, sedimentology, palaeoclimate and palaeoenvironments, metamorphic geology and volcanology. A key feature of the course is that the location is chosen where there are excellent and substantial exposures of rock formation showing evidence of processes. This module runs alternate years with ENV-3A77K (Geosciences fieldcourse: Greece). This is to enable field base alternates between Western Ireland the Aegean (Greece) and the detailed content will reflect the field sites. This module is co-taught with ENV-MA67K. | ENV-6016K | 20 |
| GIS SKILLS FOR DISSERTATIONS This module focuses on the practical use of GIS for dissertations. After an introductory ârefresherâ of GIS basics it will review the different techniques that can be used to create and edit data in a GIS, as well as existing digital databases from which map data can be extracted and downloaded. Particular attention will be given to Ordnance Survey mapping for the UK, but other international resources will also be discussed. The module will emphasise issues of error and uncertainty as they apply to spatial data and introduce the use of the ArcGIS ModelBuilder as a way of documenting and efficiently repeating more complex analysis procedures. Assessment will be through a small group project involving the download, integration, analysis and display of spatial data. | ENV-5028B | 20 |
| GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE This module is an exploration of both the scientific causes of global environmental change and the integrative and complex nature of societyâs response to such changes. The module provides an appreciation of the âbig pictureâ, to remind the students of the reasons why global environmental issues are at the forefront of the political and scientific agenda, and to encourage students to form their own opinion on current issues. This module also aims to encourage a cross-disciplinary approach to problems and research in global change. This module is assessed by a course test and group project and presentation but also by formative assessment. Students should note that final module marks can be deducted for the late submission of formative assessment. | ENV-6007B | 20 |
| GRAPH THEORY Graphs are among the simplest mathematical structures: sets of points which may or may not be linked by edges. Not surprisingly such structures are fundamental in many parts of science. We give a thorough introduction to the topological, combinatorial and algebraic properties of graphs. | MTHE6005A | 20 |
| GRAPHICS 1 This module covers the basics of computer graphics for all computer scientists and concentrates on two-dimensional and three-dimensional graphics fundamentals. It puts an emphasis on 2D graphics, algorithms, interaction and OpenGL. Other topics covered include fonts, algorithms for line drawing, curves, clipping and colour. Ability to program is a pre-requisite. An introduction to C++ will be presented as part of the module. More... | CMP-5010A | 20 |
| GRAPHICS I Graphics 1 provides an introduction to the fundamentals of computer graphics for all computing students. It aims to provide a strong foundation for students wishing to study graphics, focusing on 2D graphics, algorithms and interaction. The module requires a good background in programming, although an introduction to C++ is presented. OpenGL is utilised as the graphics library, examples are provided in the lectures and supported in the laboratory classes. Other topics covered include fonts, algorithms for line drawing, clipping and colour. More... | CMP-5010B | 20 |
| GRAPHICS II This module introduces the fundamentals of 3D geometric transformations and viewing using OpenGL. It teaches the theory and implementation of fundamental visibility determination algorithms and techniques for lighting, shading and anti-aliasing. Issues involved with modern high performance graphics processor are also considered. It also studies 3D curves and fundamental geometric data structures. More... | CMP-6006A | 20 |
| HIGHER ADVANCED ENGLISH I This course is suitable for people who already have an advanced knowledge of English (grade 6 IELTS or above/Strong B2 CEF (Common European Framework)) but would like to improve or consolidate their skills to reach a more competent level equivalent to grade 7.5/8.0 IELTS/C1/C2 CEF. The course will allow you to understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. You will practise summarising information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. You will learn how to express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations. This module will also look at cultural aspects of English and the dynamic nature of English as a global language. You MAY NOT enrol on this module if you already have a knowledge of English equivalent to 7.5/8.0 IELTS/C1/C2 CEF or above. | LCSS5043A | 20 |
| HIGHER ADVANCED ENGLISH II This course is a continuation of higher advanced 1, suitable for people who already have an advanced knowledge of English (grade 6 IELTS or above/Strong B2 CEF (Common European Framework)) but would like to improve or consolidate their skills to reach a more competent level equivalent to grade 7.5/8.0 IELTS/C1/C2 CEF. The course will allow you to understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. You will practise summarising information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. You will learn how to express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations. This module will also look at cultural aspects of English and the dynamic nature of English as a global language. You MAY NOT enrol on this module if you already have a knowledge of English equivalent to 7.5/8.0 IELTS/C1/C2 CEF or above. | LCSS5044B | 20 |
| HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-2C1Y AND TAKE MTH-2C4Y n Part I we trace the development of Arithmetic and Algebra from the high cultures of the Egyptian Middle Kingdom and Mesopotamia (1600BC) through Islamic mathematics and early algebra and on to the beginnings of mathematical modernity in the work of Galois in the 1830âs. Our style will be to explore mathematical practice and conceptual developments in different historical contexts. In Part II we present the Rise of the Calculus. This is taken from the first work of Archimedes and Apollonius around 200BC onwards, to trace deas on differentiation and integration through to the time of Newton and Leibniz in the early 18th century. Part III is on mathematical logic. We explore the ideas of propositions, logical methods in the axiomatisation of mathematics, and the idea of quantifiers. We explore the interplay between the development of logic and the development of mathematics, including theoretical computing. We discuss the Hilbert programme, first order logic, and the completeness and incompleteness theorems of Goedel, undecidability and independence. We discuss logic programming and artificial intelligence, with brief overview of Prolog. Our approach is not a linear representation of history but a history of the development of the most important ideas in logic. Students will need some mathematical knowledge to attempt the module. | MTHA6001A | 20 |
| HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF CLIMATE CHANGE This module builds on, and complements, the Year 2 module âClimate Change: science and policyâ, but adopts cultural, sociological, philosophical and psychological approaches to understanding climate change in society: what can be called âthe human geography of climate changeâ. Climate change risks and opportunities are perceived very differently within and between societies and cultures. This module explores some of the reasons for these differences in perception, including issues such as cultural cognition of risk, climate change ethics, science controversies and climate contrarianism. The module also considers how climate change is represented in the media through language, metaphor and image, practices which shape public and policy discourse around climate change. In recent years, the creative arts have represented the idea of climate change through the imagination â in film, fiction and visual form. Some of this work will be introduced and analysed in terms of communication, public engagement and human values. Students will have a chance to explore some of these aspects through mini-projects which will be discussed in class seminars. This module replaces ENV-3A40. | ENV-6011B | 20 |
| HYDROLOGY AND HYDROGEOLOGY An introduction to hydrology and hydrogeology: the basic equations describing fluid movement in groundwater systems will be derived and applied. The main techniques to investigate groundwater flow systems are highlighted. Water circulation within river catchments is discussed by means of the catchment water balance. The physical process represented by each component of the water balance will be covered as well as the current methods of quantifying these fluxes of water within the catchment . Principles of catchment modelling are outlined. The unit requires at least A-level equivalent mathematical skills. For example, an ability to work with common mathematical operations is essential such as the simple rearrangement of equations, and the ability to convert between varying units of length and volume. Basic differential equations will be presented for the description of groundwater flow. | ENV-5021A | 20 |
| INDEPENDENT PROJECT The project is an independent piece of research. With guidance from a supervisor, each student chooses a topic, designs the research and collects, analyses and interprets data. The student is expected to report on progress at various stages: in the selection of a topic, the detailed plan, an interim report and an oral presentation. A final report in the form of a dissertation not exceeding 10,000 words is required, together with a research poster which summarises the main aspects of the work. This module is compulsory for several degree courses in the School of Environmental Sciences but is also available to Science with Foundation Year students. | ENV-6021A | 40 |
| INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY This module will provide underpinning solid-state physical science and relate this to solid and aerosol pharmaceutical formulation. Students will be instructed in basic microbiology and the formulation of sterile products. Students will be instructed in dose calculations. | PHA-5003Y | 35 |
| INDUSTRIAL PROJECT REPORT This module provides an opportunity for students to undertake individual project work during their industrial training placement. More... | CMP-6014Y | 40 |
| INFORMATION RETRIEVAL Nowadays, millions of people worldwide make use of IR systems every day via search engines, and the exponential increase in the number of websites and documents available means that these systems have been developed to be highly efficient. In this module, we will cover the essential theoretical ideas that underpin modern information retrieval (e.g. the vector-space model, probabilistic approaches, relevance feedback etc.) and examine how they are practically implemented in current systems. Lecture material is re-enforced by a set of laboratory exercises and an assessment that enable you to implement some of these ideas practically. We also examine natural language processing techniques that are increasingly used in IR, and the emerging technologies of audio and video retrieval. More... | CMP-6008A | 20 |
| INORGANIC CHEMISTRY The central theme of the module is the chemistry of the p and d block elements: structure and bonding, coordination complexes and the organometallic chemistry of main group and transition metals. The module includes laboratory work. | CHE-5301B | 20 |
| INORGANIC COMPOUNDS: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION This module concentrates on two important themes in contemporary inorganic chemistry: transition metal clusters and homogeneous catalysis. The structure and bonding in these compounds will be discussed as well as applications in materials chemistry and synthesis. There will also be a series of workshops on the subjects presented. | CHE-6301Y | 20 |
| INSTRUMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY This module begins with underpinning aspects of instrumental analysis such as signals, noise, detectors, data smoothing etc. and then progresses through instrumentation, sample preparation and techniques related to the key analytical techniques of atomic and molecular spectroscopy, electroanalytical chemistry and chromatography. The module includes laboratory sessions where students can work with common instruments and practice key skills in calibration, sample preparation and measurement and data analysis. As well as the formal assessment, there will also be formative assessment through compulsory multiple-choice tests and associated feedback workshops. | CHE-5501Y | 20 |
| INTERACTIONS AND POPULATIONS In this module we will look closely at how interactions between individuals determine the structure and functioning of populations. We will consider both antagonistic interactions between members of different trophic levels, their evolution and their possible co-evolution. Consideration of competition will lead into the population consequences of both within trophic level and between trophic level interactions. We will then move on to consider spatially explicit population processes including meta population dynamics and possible ecological responses to climate change including range shifts. Students taking this module must have a background in basic statistics and have taken any Level 1 ecology module in ENV or BIO, or equivalent. | ENV-5014A | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE ARABIC I An intermediate course in Arabic for those students who have taken Beginners' Arabic I and II or who have a GCSE in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS5035A | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE ARABIC II A continuation of the intermediate course in Arabic (LCSU2OA1). This module has three contact hours per week. Alternative slots may be available depending on enrolment. | LCSS5036B | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I This is an intermediate course in French and is intended for students who have enough pre-A-Level experience of French and wish to develop their knowledge to a standard comparable to A-Level. The module is made up of three elements, each taught for one hour per week: Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, and Grammar. While the emphasis is on comprehension, the speaking and writing of French are also included. The module is not available to students with AS or A-Level French. This module can be taken in any year. (Alternative slots may be available depending on student numbers.) | LCSS5050A | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II A continuation of LCSU2F95. (Alternative slots may be available depending on student numbers.) | LCSS5032B | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I An intermediate course in German for those students who have taken Beginners' German I and II or who have a GCSE or an AS level grade D (or below) in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. This module consists of three contact hours per week. | LCSS5051A | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II A continuation of LLTU2G97. Open for students with AS-Level (below grade C). | LCSS5033B | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE GREEK I An intermediate course in Greek for those students who have taken Beginners' Greek I and II or who have a GCSE in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. | LCSS5057A | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE GREEK II A continuation of the Intermediate Greek I. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS5037B | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I An intermediate course in Italian for those students who have taken Beginners' Italian I and II or who have a GCSE in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS5039A | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II An intermediate course in Italian for those with no more than GCSE, O-Level or Beginners' Italian. A continuation of LLTU2OI1. Can be taken in any year. NB: orals are arranged separately. | LCSS5040B | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN I An intermediate course in Russian for those students who have taken Beginners' Russian I and II or who have a GCSE in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS5058A | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN II A continuation of the intermediate course in Russian (LCSU2OR1). This module has three contact hours per week. | LCSS5038B | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I An intermediate course in Spanish for those students who have taken Beginners' Spanish I and II or who have a GCSE in the language. This module aims to enable students to build on, and further enhance, existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A key component is the exploration of themes that develop interculturality. Specific aspects of language are revisited and consolidated at a higher level. The emphasis lies on enhancing essential grammar notions and vocabulary areas in meaningful contexts, whilst developing knowledge of contemporary life and society that focuses on culture and current affairs. Students will attend a seminar and a one hour oral. | LCSS5052A | 20 |
| INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II A continuation of LLTU2H11. Alternative slots available depending on student numbers. | LCSS5034B | 20 |
| INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE I A beginners' course in British Sign Language assuming no prior or minimal knowledge of the language. It is designed to provide students with basic training in communication with deaf people and an awareness of life and culture in the deaf world. Teaching and learning strategies include the use of signed conversation, role play, games and exercises to embed vocabulary and principles unique to a visual language. Assessment is based on a Sign Language conversation and in-class assessments. | LCSS4031A | 20 |
| INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE I (SPRING START) A beginners' course in British Sign Language assuming no prior or minimal knowledge of the language. It is designed to provide students with basic training in communication with deaf people and an awareness of life and culture in the deaf world. Teaching and learning strategies include the use of signed conversation, role play, games and exercises to embed vocabulary and principles unique to a visual language. Assessment is based on a Sign Language conversation and in-class assessments. | LCSS4033B | 20 |
| INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE II A continuation of Introduction to British Sign Language I and Introduction to British Sign Language I (Spring Start). Teaching and learning strategies continue with the use of signed conversation, role play, games and exercises to embed vocabulary and principles unique to a visual language. It is designed to provide students with a follow-on in their understanding awareness of life, culture and use of equipment in the Deaf World. Assessment is based on a Sign Language conversation and in-class assessments. | LCSS4032B | 20 |
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY Computational biology is one of the great growth areas of both computing sciences and biology due to the development of robotic systems that are able churn out vast amounts of biological data. The challenge computational biologists' face involves turning this data into understanding. This data is often in the form of DNA, RNA or protein sequence. Although an introduction to the basics of molecular biology will be given, the module will mainly focus on the computational methods used in computational biology and bioinformatics. Topics will include sequence analysis, structural genomics and protein modelling, phylogenetics and evolution and modelling growth. Lecturers will highlight the relevance of the material to cutting-edge research. More... | CMP-5004B | 20 |
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY Computational biology is one of the great growth areas of both computing sciences and biology due to the development of robotic systems that are able churn out vast amounts of biological data. The challenge computational biologists' face involves turning this data into understanding. This data is often in the form of DNA, RNA or protein sequence. Although an introduction to the basics of molecular biology will be given, the module will mainly focus on the computational methods used in computational biology and bioinformatics. Topics will include sequence analysis, structural genomics and protein modelling, phylogenetics and evolution and modelling growth. Lecturers will highlight the relevance of the material to cutting-edge research. More... | CMP-6034A | 20 |
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY Computational biology is one of the great growth areas of both computing sciences and biology due to the development of robotic systems that are able churn out vast amounts of biological data. The challenge computational biologists' face involves turning this data into understanding. This data is often in the form of DNA, RNA or protein sequence. Although an introduction to the basics of molecular biology will be given, the module will mainly focus on the computational methods used in computational biology and bioinformatics. Topics will include sequence analysis, structural genomics and protein modelling, phylogenetics and evolution and modelling growth. Lecturers will highlight the relevance of the material to cutting-edge research. More... | CMP-6034B | 20 |
| INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL PHYSICS For students not studying this module in their first year. The module gives an overview of the role physics plays in medicine, covering three of the core disciplines of medical physics: Diagnostic and therapeutic radiological physics and medical nuclear physics. | SCI-5002A | 20 |
| INTRODUCTION TO THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY This module introduces pharmacy students to the laws and standards surrounding medicines supply, the processes required to minimise risk and to basic statistical tests underpinning the application of evidence based medicine. | PHA-5002Y | 25 |
| LEVEL 2 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 1 Candidates on this module undertake an Autumn Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 2 Study Abroad Programme 2,3,4,5 and 6. More... | CMP-5021A | 20 |
| LEVEL 2 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 2 Candidates on this module undertake an Autumn Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 2 Study Abroad Programme 1,3,4,5 and 6. More... | CMP-5023A | 20 |
| LEVEL 2 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 3 Candidates on this module undertake an Autumn Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 2 Study Abroad Programme 1,2,4,5 and 6. More... | CMP-5025A | 20 |
| LEVEL 2 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 4 Candidates on this module undertake a Spring Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 2 Study Abroad Programme 1,2,3,5 and 6. More... | CMP-5022B | 20 |
| LEVEL 2 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 5 Candidates on this module undertake a Spring Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 2 Study Abroad Programme 1,2,3,4 and 6. More... | CMP-5024B | 20 |
| LEVEL 2 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 6 Candidates on this module undertake a Spring Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 2 Study Abroad Programme 1,2,3,4 and 5. More... | CMP-5026B | 20 |
| LEVEL 3 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 1 Candidates on this module undertake an Autumn Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 3 Study Abroad Programme 2,3,4,5 and 6. More... | CMP-6015A | 20 |
| LEVEL 3 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 2 Candidates on this module undertake an Autumn Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 3 Study Abroad Programme 1,3,4,5 and 6. More... | CMP-6017A | 20 |
| LEVEL 3 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 3 Candidates on this module undertake an Autumn Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 3 Study Abroad Programme 1,2,4,5 and 6. More... | CMP-6019A | 20 |
| LEVEL 3 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 4 Candidates on this module undertake a Spring Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 3 Study Abroad Programme 1,2,3,5 and 6. More... | CMP-6016B | 20 |
| LEVEL 3 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 5 Candidates on this module undertake a Spring Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 3 Study Abroad Programme 1,2,3,4 and 6. More... | CMP-6018B | 20 |
| LEVEL 3 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME 6 Candidates on this module undertake a Spring Semester of approved study at an overseas University. This module will normally form part of a year-long programme by undertaking it in conjunction with Level 3 Study Abroad Programme 1,2,3,4 and 5. More... | CMP-6020B | 20 |
| LITERATURE-BASED PROJECT A supervised literature-based project, available only to students for degree courses in Chemistry, and visitors to the School of Chemistry. | CHE-6002Y | 20 |
| LOW CARBON ENERGY This module will focus on the decarbonisation of energy supply and demand in a carbon constrained world. It will examine the role of energy efficiency and low carbon energy technologies, such as wind energy, solar energy, hydrogen and fuel cells, taking into consideration important current issues and sectors for application. This knowledge is used to support an analysis of future energy supply and demand that includes management, policy and technical aspects. This version of the module is assessed by formative assessment and coursework. This module replaces ENV-2A82. | ENV-5022B | 20 |
| MACHINE LEARNING This module covers the core topics that dominate machine learning research: classification, clustering and reinforcement learning. We describe a variety of classification algorithms (e.g. Neural Networks, Decision Trees and Learning Classifier Systems) and clustering algorithms (e.g. k-NN and PAM) and discuss the practical implications of their application to real world problems. We then introduce reinforcement learning and the Q-learning problem and describe its application to control problems such as maze solving. More... | CMP-6002A | 20 |
| MATERIALS AND POLYMER CHEMISTRY An introduction to the basic principles of polymer synthesis is presented, together with a discussion of their physical properties. Speciality polymers are discussed. Materials chemistry is developed further with the introduction of inorganic structures and the concept of ferroelectric properties together with powder x-ray diffraction as applied to cubic crystals. Ion conductivity and basic band theory are also discussed. Semiconductivity is introduced and related to the band description of these materials. The experiments in this laboratory class involve the synthesis and evaluation of inorganic and organic materials. | CHE-5350Y | 20 |
| MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-2C2Y OR TAKE ENV-2A22 Mathematics finds wide-ranging applications in biological systems: including population dynamics, epidemics and the spread of diseases, enzyme kinetics, some diffusion models in biology including Turing instabilities and pattern formation, and various aspects of physiological fluid dynamics. | MTHD6021A | 20 |
| MATHEMATICAL LOGIC The subject analyses symbolically the way in which we reason formally, particularly about mathematical structures. The ideas have applications to other parts of Mathematics, as well as being important in theoretical computer science and philosophy. We give a thorough treatment of predicate and propositional logic and an introduction to model theory. | MTHD6015B | 20 |
| MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS B This module is the third in a series of four mathematical units for students across the Faculty of Science. It covers vector calculus (used in the study of vector fields in subjects such as fluid dynamics and electromagnetism), time series and spectral analysis (a highly adaptable and useful mathematical technique in many science fields, including data analysis), and fluid dynamics (which has applications to the circulation of the atmosphere, ocean, interior of the Earth, chemical engineering, and biology). There is a continuing emphasis on applied examples, and the use of numerical computing software (Matlab). This module replaces ENV-2A21. | ENV-5006A | 20 |
| MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS C This module is the fourth in a series of four mathematical units for students across the Faculty of Science. It covers matrix algebra and numerical methods (with applications to many multi-variable problems in science), second order partial differential equations (which govern the behaviour of diffusive, advective and wave-like systems), and solid mechanics (applications in geophysics, glaciology, and material science). There is a continuing emphasis on applied examples, and the use of numerical computing software (Matlab) is extended with a dedicated programming component. This module replaces ENV-2A22. | ENV-5007B | 20 |
| MATHEMATICS PROJECT NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MTH-3P3Y This module is reserved for second-year students registered in the School of Mathematics only. It is a second year project on a mathematical topic supervised by a member of staff within the School. Assessment will be by written project and poster presentation. | MTHA5005Y | 20 |
| MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY This module is concerned with the broad aspects of medicinal chemistry, from the discovery of lead compounds and the recognition of biological activity, to the production of pharmaceuticals. Biological activity is discussed in terms of metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and structure-activity relationships (SAR). Drug targets and their exploitation in drug therapies are also discussed. The medicinal chemistry content of this module contains aspects of both chemistry and biology. Therefore the course is started with a series of 'introductory' seminars relevant to BIO and CHEM students on underlying principles. | CHE-5150Y | 20 |
| METEOROLOGY I This module is designed to give a general introduction to meteorology, concentrating on the physical processes in the atmosphere and how these influence our weather. The module contains both descriptive and mathematical treatments of Radiation Balance, Cloud Physics, Thermodynamics and Dynamics and the assessment is designed to allow those with either mathematical or descriptive abilities to do well; however a reasonable mathematical competence is essential. | ENV-5008A | 20 |
| METEOROLOGY II This module will build upon the material covered in ENV-2A23 (Meteorology I) covering topics such as synoptic meteorology, micro-scale processes, the General Circulation and weather forecasting. | ENV-5009B | 20 |
| MODELLING ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES The aim of the module is to show how environmental problems may be solved from the initial problem, to mathematical formulation and numerical solution. Problems will be described conceptually, then defined mathematically, then solved numerically via computer programming. The module consists of lectures on numerical methods and computing practicals (Matlab): the practicals being designed to illustrate the solution of problems using the methods covered in lectures. The module will guide students through the solution of a model of an environmental process of their own choosing. The problem will be discussed and placed into context through an essay, and then solved and written up in a project report. The skills developed in this module are highly valued by prospective employers of students wishing to carry on into further studies or in professional employment. | ENV-6004A | 20 |
| MOLECULAR STRUCTURE AND ENERGY LEVELS Quantum mechanics, one of the key scientific ideas of the 20th century, has had a wide impact in chemistry. In the first part of the module you will be introduced to the language and methods of quantum mechanics. In the second part, the close relation between spectroscopic measurements of small molecules and quantum theory will be discussed. Further methods of spectroscopy will then be introduced, beginning with the most widely used of all techniques in structure determination, NMR spectroscopy. This will be followed by a discussion of molecular electronic spectra which are widely used in chemical analysis. | CHE-5202Y | 20 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS Have you ever wondered why human economic activity seems to be so bad for the environment? Does it have to be like that? Is it possible for human beings to enjoy high standards of living and a high quality environment? Through the study of the principles of Environmental Economics this course sets out to answer those questions. Addressing a wide-range of economy-environment problems including car pollution, over-fishing, climate change and declining oil stocks, the course shows that most environmental problems can be solved through the adoption of policies crafted with the careful application of economic reasoning. Co-taught with ENV-MA44. | ENV-6012B | 20 |
| NATURAL SCIENCES YEAR ABROAD Modules taken at a university outside of the UK subject to the approval of the Course Director. This module is reserved for students on U1CFGA402. | SCI-5004Y | 120 |
| NATURAL SCIENCES YEAR IN INDUSTRY This module represents the year spent on work placement by students registered on the Natural Sciences degree with a Year in Industry. It is reserved for students on this course (U1GCF0402). | SCI-5005Y | 120 |
| NETWORKS This module examines networks and how they are designed and implemented to provide reliable data transmission. A layered approach is taken in the study of networks with emphasis given to the functionality of the traditional OSI 7 layer reference model and the TCP/IP model. Week-by-week the module examines the functionality provided by each layer and how this contributes to the overall reliable data transmission that the network provides. Underlying theory behind each layer is studied and then examples given as to how this is used in practice - for example within voice over IP (VoIP). An emphasis is placed on practical issues associated with networking such as real-time delivery of multimedia information and network security. The coursework tends to be highly practical and underpins the theory learnt in lectures. More... | CMP-6009B | 20 |
| NUMBER THEORY This module will be assessed by 100% examination, but you may also be informally assessed by coursework and/or project. The module will begin with a topic that occupied the ancient Greeks and continues to occupy us today, namely the study of Diophantine equations. After discovering some algebraic techniques to solve these equations, we will proceed to the study of elliptic curves. The viewpoint here is one of combining geometry and algebra to study equations. The course will end with an introduction to the Riemann zeta function and the Riemann hypothesis. The latter is one of the oldest unsolved problems in mathematics, and is worth a million dollars! | MTHE6008B | 20 |
| OCEAN CIRCULATION This module gives you an understanding of the physical processes occurring in the basin-scale ocean environment. We will introduce and discuss large scale global ocean circulation, including gyres, boundary currents and the overturning circulation. Major themes include the interaction between ocean and atmosphere, and the forces which drive ocean circulation. You should be familiar with partial differentiation, integration, handling equations and using calculators. Co-taught with ENV-MA39 | ENV-5016A | 20 |
| OPTIMISING PATIENT CARE THROUGH PHARMACY The module enables students to be able to supply medicines legally, accurately and safely, whilst recognising ethical dilemmas and responding appropriately to them. It provides students with some of the skills required for effective communication, management and leadership. The module will also ensure that students are able to critically appraise evidence from health services research. | PHA-6002Y | 30 |
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY The topics covered in the module include an introduction to organic synthesis, carbon-carbon bond forming reactions, aromaticity, heterocyclic chemistry, and stereochemistry and mechanism. The module includes laboratory work. | CHE-5101A | 20 |
| ORGANIC COMPOUNDS: SYNTHESIS AND PROPERTIES This module starts by considering the concept of retrosynthetic analysis. Strategies for the disconnection and synthesis of complex molecular targets will be considered. An introduction to Asymmetric Synthesis follows, which covers nomenclature, synthesis using âchiral poolâ starting materials, chiral auxiliaries and catalytic asymmetric synthesis. Organometallic chemistry is covered next, giving particular emphasis to transition metal catalysis and mediated processes. This part of the course surveys new methods for bond formation and provides practice in the skills detailed in the planning and execution of syntheses of complex organic target molecules. The course is completed by looking at the application of sulfur, selenium and silicon to modern organic chemistry. | CHE-6101Y | 20 |
| PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY This module investigates the geological evidence for major environmental changes through Earth history. It will explore selected topics that relate to the extent, timing and causes of past variations of climate as expressed through changes in the fossil and geological record. Lectures will draw on information from marine, ice core, terrestrial and lacustrine climate archives. Radiometric dating techniques and geochemical/quantitative methods of palaeoenvironmental reconstruction will be examined in practical classes. The module includes half-day excursions to examine key geological field sites in East Anglia. Co-taught with ENV-MA58. STUDENTS MUST TAKE EITHER ENV-2A30 EARTH SYSTEM GEOCHEMISTRY OR ENV-2A25 SEDIMENTOLOGY PRIOR TO TAKING THIS MODULE | ENV-6017A | 20 |
| PARTICIPATORY ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION-MAKING This module explores the rise of deliberative and participatory approaches to science and decision-making as one of the most significant recent developments in the environmental field. It examines: the theories, rationales and methods of participatory environmental decision-making (PEDM); their application in different institutional, social and geographical contexts; evaluation of participatory process effectiveness; and emerging critiques of participation. There is an emphasis on case studies to address these themes, developing practical as well as theoretical understandings of participatory approaches, and associated skills in facilitating environmental deliberation. Co-taught with ENV-MA54. | ENV-6014B | 20 |
| PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I The module covers a number of the fundamental areas of physical chemistry which are essential for a proper understanding of the behaviour of chemical systems. These include chemical kinetics, the second law of thermodynamics, thermodynamics and properties of solutions and surface chemistry/catalysis. The module includes laboratory work. | CHE-5201Y | 20 |
| PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II The module covers fundamental material in Physical Chemistry including statistical thermodynamics, plus specialist topics such as lasers and photochemistry, diffraction methods, interfacial kinetics and dynamic electrochemistry. | CHE-6201Y | 20 |
| PHYSICS OF MUSIC This module explores the physics behind the generation and reception of music. We begin by developing some of the essential physics of wave motion and defining sound measurement terms. This equips us to analyse the physics of stringed instruments (bowed, plucked and struck), woodwind instruments, brass instruments, percussion instruments and the acoustics of singing. We also look at tuning systems, human hearing, and the physics of sound in rooms. Lab-classes include an introduction to MATLAB to enable you to record and analyse the sound of your own instrument, which constitutes the coursework. A-level standard of mathematics is preferred, but anyone without this level who is prepared to work a little to enhance their understanding of mathematics in one or two areas will be able to take this module. | SCI-5003A | 20 |
| PLACEMENT EVALUATION Students will be evaluated against the goals of their work during industrial placement. This will include an assessment by both the industrial and UEA supervisor. This module is only available to MChem students on their year in industry. | CHE-6021Y | 40 |
| POLLUTION, TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY Multidisciplinary module about problems of managing pollution, focussing on regional and urban issues, this module will unashamedly shift viewpoint between chemical, legislative, economic, historical and social interpretations of pollution. | ENV-6003B | 20 |
| POST A-LEVEL GERMAN LANGUAGE 1/I A basic module in post A-Level German (also open for students with AS-Level grade A) consisting of revision and extension of selected areas of advanced grammar and reading and discussion of newspaper articles. Its aim is to develop competence in all areas of spoken and written German. (The module may contain a component of 'Business German': "International trade fairs in Germany", depending on student interest and enrolment.) This module is not available to native speakers or those with equivalent competence. | LCSS4020A | 20 |
| POST A-LEVEL GERMAN LANGUAGE 1/II A continuation of post A-Level German I consisting of revision and extension of selected areas of advanced grammar and reading of texts and discussion of relevant topics. Its aim is to develop competence in all areas of spoken and written German. (The module may contain a component of 'Business German', depending on student interest and enrolment.) Not available to native speakers or those with equivalent competence. | LCSS4021B | 20 |
| PROGRAMMING 2 This is a compulsory module for all computing students and is a continuation of 1M0Y/1X04. It contains greater breadth and depth and provides students with the range of skills needed for many of their subsequent modules. We recap Java and deepen your understanding of the language by teaching topics such as nested classes, generics, swing and threaded programming. We will also broaden your programming knowledge by giving you a basic grounding in Matlab and C++. More... | CMP-5015A | 20 |
| PROGRAMMING 2 This is a compulsory module for all computing students and is a continuation of 1M0Y/1X04. It contains greater breadth and depth and provides students with the range of skills needed for many of their subsequent modules. We recap Java and deepen your understanding of the language by teaching topics such as nested classes, generics, swing and threaded programming. We will also broaden your programming knowledge by giving you a basic grounding in Matlab and C++. More... | CMP-5015Y | 20 |
| PROGRAMMING FOR NON-SPECIALISTS This module gives an introduction to computer systems and to programming using Java. The module assumes no prior knowledge of programming and is aimed at the non-specialist. This module is an alternative pre-requisite for a number of other second level CMP modules. More... | CMP-5020B | 20 |
| PROJECT AT INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT Students will prepare a report and presentation covering agreed aspects of their industrial placement work. The presentation will typically be given at UEA following the students' return. This module is only available to MChem students on their year in industry. | CHE-6020Y | 40 |
| PROTEIN STRUCTURE, CHEMISTRY AND ENGINEERING An introduction to the diversity of protein structures, their properties and to interactions between proteins and metal ions. Lectures cover protein structure, protein stability and folding, molecular modelling, the chemical principles of protein-metal interactions, spectroscopic techniques for studying protein metal centres, and the techniques employed in protein structure determination by X-ray crystallography. Covers how protein structures can be altered by biological and chemical procedures, and the principles underlying the design of proteins for specific tasks. Topics include the creation of artificial enzymes though the use of peptide dendrimers and of artificial metallo-enzymes by non-covalent insertion of a metallocomplexes into protein scaffolds. Examples of engineered proteins designed for a range of industrial and medical uses are considered. | CHE-6601Y | 20 |
| QUANTUM MECHANICS AND SYMMETRY Some of the major themes of quantum mechanics are introduced and developed. These include: the foundations of quantum mechanics and quantum principles, atomic structure, simple harmonic motion, angular momentum, symmetry and group theory, simple molecular orbital theory, approximation methods, and an introduction to modern computational methods. | CHE-5250Y | 20 |
| REPRESENTATION THEORY BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-2C3Y Definition and basic properties of complex representations of a finite group. Examples, Regular representations. Maschkeâs Theorem. Characters, and character tables. Cyclic groups, abelian groups, 1-dimensional representations. Direct sums and tensor products. Schurâs Lemma, orthogonality relations, the number of irreducibles. Induced representations, Frobenius Reciprocity. Examples and applications. | MTH-3D36 | 20 |
| REPRESENTATION THEORY BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-2C3Y Definition and basic properties of complex representations of a finite group. Examples, Regular representations. Maschkeâs Theorem. Characters, and character tables. Cyclic groups, abelian groups, 1-dimensional representations. Direct sums and tensor products. Schurâs Lemma, orthogonality relations, the number of irreducibles. Induced representations, Frobenius Reciprocity. Examples and applications. | MTHD6016B | 20 |
| REPRESENTATION THEORY WITH ADVANCED TOPICS This module will be assessed by 100% examination, but you may also be informally assessed by coursework and/or project. Definition and basic properties of complex representations of a finite group. Examples, Regular representations. Maschkeâs Theorem. Characters, and character tables. Cyclic groups, abelian groups, 1-dimensional representations. Direct sums and tensor products. Schurâs Lemma, orthogonality relations, the number of irreducibles. Induced representations, Frobenius Reciprocity. Examples and applications. Advanced Topic: Modular Representations of Symmetric Groups. | MTHD7016B | 20 |
| REPRESENTATION THEORY WITH ADVANCED TOPICS | MTH-MD36 | 20 |
| RESEARCH PROJECT A supervised research project available only to students registered for degree courses in Chemistry, and visitors to the School of Chemistry. | CHE-6001Y | 40 |
| RESEARCH SKILLS FOR SOCIAL SCIENTISTS The study of society and its relationship to the natural environment poses distinct research challenges and social science presents a range of approaches and methods with which to address these problems. This module provides an introduction to the theory and practice of social science research. It covers research design, sampling, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and presentation of results. It is recommended for any student intending to carry out a social science-based research project. | ENV-5031B | 20 |
| SEDIMENTOLOGY Sedimentary rocks contain many of the worldâs natural resources and cover much of the Earth's surface, record the Earth's history, and contain the fossil record. Sedimentology includes the study of modern sediments such as sand, mud and carbonates and the processes that result in their deposition. Understanding of modern processes is used to interpret ancient sedimentary rocks and sedimentary structures. The module will cover sedimentary fluid dynamics; modern sediments from deserts, rivers, the coast and deep ocean, the differences between siliciclastic and carbonate rocks; biological influence on sedimentary processes and stratigraphy (the study of the physical and temporal relationships between rock layers). This module replaces ENV-2A25. | ENV-5011A | 20 |
| SET THEORY BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-2C1Y OR EQUIVALENT Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory. The Axiom of Choice and equivalents. Cardinality, countability, and uncountability. Trees, Combinatorial set theory. | MTHE6003B | 20 |
| SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 1 Software Engineering is one of the most essential skills for work in the software development industry. Students will gain an understanding of the issues involvedin designing and creating software systems from an industry perspective. They will be taught state of the art in phased software development methodology, with a special focus on the activities required to go from initial class model design to actual running software systems. These activities are complemented with an introduction into software project management and development facilitation. More... | CMP-5012B | 20 |
| SOFTWARE ENGINEERING I This is a compulsory module for all computing students. It provides the necessary foundation in software engineering for students aiming to become professional programmers and provides students with the range of skills needed for many of their subsequent modules. The course takes a practical approach to software engineering. We will reinforce your programming knowledge by giving you a basic grounding in C++ and Matlab. We then cover advanced software engineering concepts in Java before describing alternative software engineering methodologies. More... | CMP-5011A | 20 |
| SOFTWARE ENGINEERING II Industrial software development is seldom started from scratch, companies generally have large systems of legacy software that need to be maintained, improved and extended. This module focuses on advanced software engineering topics, such as reverse engineering to understand legacy software, refactoring and design patterns to improve the design of software systems and developing new software products using third-party software components. Assessment will be done by a group project which consists of a design and analysis task, and the group implementation task of a software project. Confidence in Java programming language skills as well as software engineering practice (phased development with agile methods, Unified Modeling Language, test-driven development) are pre-requisites. Software Engineering I (2M02) is required for this module. More... | CMP-6010B | 20 |
| SOIL PROCESSES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES This module will combine lectures, practicals, seminars and fieldwork to provide students with an appreciation of the soil environment and the processes that occurs within it. The module will progress through: basic soil components/properties; soil identification and classification; soil as a habitat; soil organisms; soil functions; the agricultural environment; soil-organism-agrochemical interaction; soil contamination; soil and climate change. | ENV-5012A | 20 |
| SOLID EARTH GEOPHYSICS What lies beneath our feet? This module addresses this question by exploring how waves, rays and the various physical techniques are used in geophysics to image the subsurface on scales of meters to kilometers. The basic theory and interpretation methods of seismic, electrical and gravity and magnetic surveys are studied. A wide range of applications is covered including archaeological geophysics, energy resources and geohazards. Students doing this module are normally expected to have a good mathematical ability, notably in calculus and algebra before taking this module (ENV-1A61 Mathematics for Scientists I, ENV-1A62 Mathematics for Scientists II or equivalent). | ENV-5004B | 20 |
| SOUND AND IMAGE 1 There has recently been a huge growth in the power and sophistication of tools that enable people to manipulate images and sounds on computers, and the techniques underlying these tools are also key for the development of artificial intelligence. In this module, we study the nature of audio and video signals from devices such as cameras and microphones and how they are captured and represented on a computer. This includes the coverage of essential ideas of topics such as sampling, time, spatial and frequency domains, filtering, Fourier representation etc. and practical work (using MATLAB) on processing sounds and images to e.g. produce effects, extract information from, or recognize a sound or an image. More... | CMP-5033A | 20 |
| SOUND AND IMAGE I There has recently been a huge growth in the power and sophistication of tools that enable people to manipulate images and sounds on computers, mobile phones, etc. In this module, we begin by studying the nature of audio and video signals from devices such as cameras and microphones and how they are captured by both our own ears and eyes, and by devices such as cameras and microphones for representation and processing on a computer. We then cover essential ideas such as sampling, time, spatial and frequency domains, filtering, Fourier representation, music processing, video processing, etc. and practical work (using MATLAB) on processing sounds and images. More... | CMP-5029B | 20 |
| SOUND AND IMAGE II This module continues the exploration of computer processing of sound and image signals begun in Sound and Image I. In the âsoundâ component, we focus on speech processing, a technology that has already had a huge impact and holds great promise for the future. We cover: ⢠speech-coding, which enables us to understand how one of the most significant technologies of recent times, the mobile telephone, is able to transmit speech at a low data-rate; ⢠speech recognition, which is now becoming commonplace in interactive voice systems; ⢠speech synthesis. In the âimageâ component, we focus on the analysis of image signals and learn how to apply advanced filtering and enhancement techniques to images to restore them, and the basics of computer vision systems. These concepts are re-enforced with practical coursework which gives students hands-on experience of processing audio and video signals. More... | CMP-6025A | 20 |
| SOUND AND IMAGE II This module continues the exploration of computer processing of sound and image signals begun in Sound and Image I. In the âsoundâ component, we focus on speech processing, a technology that has already had a huge impact and holds great promise for the future. We cover: 1) speech-coding, which enables us to understand how one of the most significant technologies of recent times (the mobile telephone) is able to transmit speech at a low data-rate; 2) speech recognition, which is now becoming commonplace in interactive voice systems; and 3) speech synthesis. In the âimageâ component, we focus on the analysis of image signals and learn how to apply advanced filtering and enhancement techniques to images to restore them, and the basics of computer vision systems. These concepts are re-enforced with practical coursework, which gives students hands-on experience of processing audio and video signals. More... | CMP-6026A | 20 |
| SPRING SEMESTER AT FIU THIS MODULE IS RESERVED FOR STUDENTS ON U1FF41401 ONLY. BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST HAVE PASSED CHE-2H57 WITH A MARK OF AT LEAST 65% AND HAVE ACHIEVED AN AVERAGE MARK FOR YEAR 2 OF AT LEAST 65%. Students take 70 credits of approved study at The Florida International University. Aim: to be educated in forensic chemistry topics not available UEA and experience the US forensic chemistry environment. Content: Tentative module description FIU modules (details will be decided in autumn before spring semester) Crime Scene Investigation to Courtroom Testimony II (10) Forensic Science CHS 4503 (10) Forensic Chemistry CHS 5502 (10) Chemistry and Analysis of Drugs CHS 5538C (10) Chemistry STRâs CHS5536 (10) Chemistry of Explosives, CHS 5545 (10) Forensic colloquium CHS 6936 (10) Teaching and learning methods include lectures, lab sessions and web based study Learning outcome: knowledge of modules offered and experience of studying in the USA. | CHE-6025B | 60 |
| STATISTICAL MECHANICS BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-1C32 AND MTH-1C34 OR EQUIVALENT Statistical mechanics is a branch of mathematical physics concerned with how one recovers macroscopic (large scale) variables such as temperature and pressure from microscopic descriptions of a system. Statistical mechanics, therefore, provides a bridge between the microscopic and macroscopic views of the world. The course begins with a discussion of thermodynamics, the macroscopic laws of heat and work. In contrast to mechanical systems, thermodynamics is fundamentally irreversible. This means that processes such as mixing of hot and cold fluids occur spontaneously, but the reverse processes never occur without external input. An important quantity that emerges from our discussion of irreversibility in thermodynamics is entropy. The remainder of the course deals with how thermodynamics can be explained using the microscopic laws. For this, we model the system as a very large collection of particles. The very large number of particles that exist in these systems (e.g. atoms/molecules in a gas) means that a probabilistic description can be used to analyse the problem. Here we identify that the microscopic basis of entropy is probabilistic in nature. The methods of statistical mechanics are then developed for systems under different constraints (e.g. fixed energy, fixed volume, etc.) leading to the concepts of ensembles (many copies of a given system). Applications of the methods developed in the context of gases to other systems will be developed later in the course. The course makes extensive use of and combines concepts and methods introduced in courses such as multivariable calculus, probability, and mechanics. | MTHE6009B | 20 |
| STATISTICAL METHODS This is a first course in statistics. It introduces the essential ideas of statistics deriving the necessary distribution theory as required. The aim of the course is to discuss the essential concepts in statistics rather than just to give a list of techniques for specific problems. The focus will be on developing ideas in distribution theory and inference based on the likelihood function. In consequence in addition to ideas of sampling and limit laws, it will cover maximum likelihood estimation and inference based on the likelihood ratio. Some Bayesian ideas and some nonparametric ideas will be introduced. While this course deals with concepts we shall aim to show how these are motivated by real problems. More... | CMP-5018A | 20 |
| STATISTICS PROJECT Major objectives of this module are to enable students to gain experience of independent project work from a technical and an organisational standpoint, to help students develop oral and written communication skills, to familiarise students with research resources and practices common in statistics, and to introduce students to activities that are similar to those that they are likely to encounter in their careers. Each student will be allocated to a supervisor who will offer technical guidance and will advise on presentation of the assessed work. More... | CMP-6028Y | 40 |
| SYSTEMS ANALYSIS This module considers various activities associated with the development of all types of computer based information systems including project management, feasibility, investigation, analysis, logical and physical design, and the links to file design, software design, and user interface design. It makes use of a number of analysis and design tools and techniques in order to produce readable system specifications. Students are introduced to a number of development methods including structured, object oriented, soft systems, participative, iterative and rapid approaches. More... | CMP-5003A | 20 |
| SYSTEMS ENGINEERING This module draws together a wide range of material and considers it in the context of developing modern large-scale computer systems. Topics such as Outsourcing, Process Improvement, System Failure, Project Management, Configuration Management, Maintainability, Legacy Systems and Re-engineering, Acceptance and Performance Testing, Metrics and Human Factors are covered in this module. The module is supported by a series of industrial case studies and includes speakers from industry. More... | CMP-6003B | 20 |
| THE CARBON CYCLE AND CLIMATE CHANGE Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the greenhouse gas that has, by far, the greatest impact on climate change. CO2 is becoming even more important to climate owing to continued, escalating use of fossil fuel energy and CO2âs very long lifetime in the atmosphere. Predicting future climate or defining âdangerousâ climate change is challenging, in large part because the Earthâs carbon cycle is very complex and not fully understood. You will learn about the atmospheric, oceanic and land components of the carbon cycle, how they interact with each other, and how they interact with climate in so-called âfeedbacksâ. We also cover pressing global issues such as ocean acidification, ocean deoxygenation, geo-engineering the climate and how to get off our fossil fuel âaddictionâ. The understanding of the carbon cycle gained from this module is an important foundation for all climate change research. Emphasis is given to the most recent, cutting-edge research in the field. Co-taught with ENV-MA31. | ENV-6008A | 20 |
| THE COMPUTING REVOLUTION The module is designed to provide students with an overview of the history of computing, the current state-of-the-art in a number of areas, and an insight into likely developments. Students consider social and ethical implications of use of computing technology along with security and safety of computing systems. Research techniques, report writing and team skills are developed. More... | CMP-5008A | 20 |
| THE LEARNING and TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS This module explores theories of learning and teaching mathematics at secondary and post-compulsory level. Preparation for initial Teacher Training is discussed. This module is recommended for mathematics students considering mathematics teaching as a career. Any MTH student wishing to take MTH-3T01 in year 2 may do so as a free choice but only if they have achieved 60% in all their year 1 modules. | MTHT6011A | 20 |
| THEORETICAL COMPUTING This module provides an introduction to computing theory. Topics covered include an introduction to formal language theory, complexity analysis of algorithms, and formal correctness proofs. CMPC1F01 is a minimum prerequisite; students who have done this module are advised to take CMPC2F01 before taking CMPC2F02. More... | CMP-5007B | 20 |
| THEORETICAL COMPUTING This module provides an introduction to computing theory. Topics covered include an introduction to formal language theory, complexity analysis of algorithms, and formal correctness proofs. CMPC1F01 is a minimum prerequisite; students who have done this module are advised to take CMP2F01 before taking CMP-6033B. More... | CMP-6033B | |
| THEORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Environmental assessment is a term used to describe procedures for evaluating the potential environmental consequences of policies, programmes, plans and projects. It is a well established tool for environmental policy integration, being routinely employed in more than 100 nations and by many international aid and funding agencies. This multidisciplinary module focuses on the theory and methods of environmental assessment and the decision-making contexts in which they are employed. It explains the procedural stages of, and selected methodologies for, environmental assessment and provides practical experience in applying them. This module replaces ENV-3A63. Co-taught with ENV-MA65. | ENV-6019A | 20 |
| THEORY OF FINITE GROUPS BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE MTH-2C3Y Group theory is the mathematical study of symmetry. The modern treatment of this is group actions and these are a central theme of this course. We will begin with permutation groups, group actions and the orbit-stabilizer theorem with many applications. This is followed by a discussion of the Sylow theorems, the class equations and an elementary theory of p-groups. Further topics include the theorem of Jordan and Hoelder, solvable groups and simple. Simplicity of finite and infinite alternating groups. | MTHD6014A | 20 |
| TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS - TOPICS A, B, C AND D Topic A: Computability. Unlimited register machines, subroutines, recursion, minimalisation. Goedel numbers, universal programmes, undecidable problems. Turing machines, Church-Turing thesis. Topic B: Special Relativity. The general concept of space and time drastically changes for an observer moving at speed close to the speed of light: for example time undergoes a dilatation and space a contraction. These counterintuitive phenomena are direct consequences of physical laws. Topics covered will include: frame of references, inertial and non-inertial frames, the Lorentz transformation, the concept of simultaneity, time dilatation and Lorentz contraction, the twin paradox. Topic C: Point Set Topology. Topology is the mathematical study of properties that are preserved under deformations, twistings, and stretchings of objects. Cutting or gluing, however, is not allowed. It is based solely on elementary set theory, introducing open and closed sets and the idea of continuity. Topic D: Lagrangian Systems. We model the motion of complicated bodies, first by considering a system of interacting particles, then moving to a continuous body. Problems addressed will include analysing the motion of a double pendulum. | MTH-2G6Y | 40 |
| TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS - TOPICS C AND D Topic C: Point Set Topology. Topology is the mathematical study of properties that are preserved under deformations, twistings, and stretchings of objects. Cutting or gluing, however, is not allowed. It is based solely on elementary set theory, introducing open and closed sets and the idea of continuity. Topic D: Lagrangian Systems. We model the motion of complicated bodies, first by considering a system of interacting particles, then moving to a continuous body. Problems addressed will include analysing the motion of a double pendulum. | MTHF5016B | 20 |
| WAVES, TIDES AND SHALLOW WATER PROCESSES This module will explore physical processes in the ocean, building on what you learnt in Ocean Circulation. There will be a focus on applications of ocean physics to shelf seas. Topics will include: Tide generation, forces, harmonic tidal analysis of time series, propagation in shallow seas; Surface and internal waves, their role in air-sea exchange and upper ocean mixing; Role of tides and internal waves in global ocean mixing; Impact of ocean physics on biogeochemical processes, including seasonal phytoplankton blooms and shelf sea fronts; Remote sensing of sea surface temperature and chlorophyll shelf seas. Estuarine circulation and sediment transport; Applications of ocean physics to water quality and pollution monitoring; Role of ocean science in the marine energy industry. This module is designed to follow on from ENV-2A39, which is a pre-requisite. We strongly recommend that you also gain experience of marine fieldwork by taking the 20-credit biennial Marine Sciences fieldcourse, next running in June 2013. | ENV-5017B | 20 |
| YEAR ABROAD IN EUROPE A year long course of study at a continental European university currently, we offer exchanges with universities in Sweden, France and Spain. The exact form of assessment will vary from institution to institution and will normally be conducted in the language of the host country. The modules studied overseas must be approved in advance by the Course Director. All changes whilst abroad must also be approved in advance by the Course Director. | ENV-5025Y | 120 |
| YEAR ABROAD IN NORTH AMERICA Modules taken at an overseas university subject to the approval of the Course Director. | ENV-5024Y | 120 |
| YEAR IN AUSTRALASIA Modules are taken at a university in Australia or New Zealand, and those taken are subject to approval by the course director. | ENV-5026Y | 120 |
| YEAR IN AUSTRALIA A year studying in Australia. | MTHX6013Y | 120 |
| YEAR IN INDUSTRY This module is for students who are enrolled on undergraduate programmes that combine academic study with an opportunity to gain experience by working for a year in industry. More... | CMP-6011Y | 80 |
| YEAR IN INDUSTRY This module represents the year spent on work placement by students registered on an ENV programme incorporating a year in industry. Assessment is purely on a pass/fail basis with respect to completing a work placement, complementary to the degree, of at least nine months duration. | ENV-5032Y | 120 |
| YEAR IN NORTH AMERICA Students undertake a full academic year of approved study at a specified university in the USA or Canada. | CHE-6024Y | 120 |
| YEAR IN NORTH AMERICA A year studying in North America. | MTHX6012Y | 120 |
This is the second year of your Level 3 study.
Option A Study (60 credits)
Students will select 60 credits from the following modules:
Students may select only ONE of BIO-6019Y OR BIO-6023Y, in each case the project topic must be agreed with the Course Director.
| Name | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGY RESEARCH SKILLS Primarily an alternative to BIO-3D1Y/BIO-3D2Y research project modules. An introduction to biological research in a more structured manner than BIO-3D1Y. | BIO-6023Y | 40 |
| CANCER BIOLOGY This module deals with the concepts and principles of genetic analysis of cancer. The various roles of genes in development, apoptosis, the cell cycle, metastasis and angiogenesis are covered for example. A discussion on the potential of novel therapies concludes the module. This module takes advantage of several experts from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Students will thus gain an in-depth appreciation of cancer as a disease process from both the scientific and clinical viewpoints. It is highly advantageous to have taken BIO-2B02 as well as BIO-2B06. | BIO-6009A | 20 |
| CELL BIOLOGY AND MECHANISMS OF DISEASE This module is concerned with the structure and function of cells in health and disease. It includes demonstrations of some of the imaging techniques used in the study of Cell Biology and workshops focused on how to design experiments and analyse research papers. Topics to be covered include: ubiquitination, the cytoskeleton and mechanics of cell division, signalling and cell migration, differentiation and apoptosis. | BIO-6006B | 20 |
| CELLULAR SIGNALLING The module deals with signal transduction mechanisms, particularly in mammalian cells and with emphasis on human disease. Topics include the molecular basis of cell surface receptor activation, G-protein coupled receptors, kinases/phosphatases, 2nd messengers such as calcium and inositol lipids, and ion channels. The module then goes on to consider signalling mechanisms important for cell growth, differentiation and survival. (With the agreement of the module organiser, students who have taken BIO-2B01 but not BIO-2B06 may be allowed to take this module.) | BIO-6003A | 20 |
| EVOLUTION IN HEALTH AND DISEASE The module aims to provide an up-to-date and thought-provoking discussion about evolutionary medicine and the evolution of disease. The module will examine how evolutionary principles illuminate and provide fresh insight into a broad range of contemporary health problems including infectious, chronic and nutritional diseases and disorders. Topics are introduced in a multidisciplinary approach that takes into account the relationship between biology and society as it relates to understanding, treating, and preventing disease. Evidence will be presented that all aspects of the human condition have an evolutionary basis. The course will cover 4 broad areas: (i) principles of evolutionary medicine - humans in their evolutionary context, and discussion of the factors that drive evolutionary change; (ii) evolution and non-infectious diseases (cancer, lifestyles, ageing); (iii) evolution and infection (vaccines, antibiotics, pathogens, emerging diseases); (iv) personalised medicine and social context of evolutionary medicine. | BIO-6017A | 20 |
| EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION GENETICS In this module, students will study evolutionary theory and its application to conservation genetics. The principal focus will be on how evolutionary forces (mutation, recombination, genetic drift, gene flow, and selection) and epigenetics affect phenotype, behaviour and genetic variation. We will cover the rich evolutionary literature, discussing the paradigm shifting studies by Darwin, Fisher, Wright, Haldane and others. The module also covers current knowledge of molecular technology as applied to ecological, evolutionary and conservation studies. | BIO-6008B | 20 |
| FOOD DOMESTICATION AND SUSTAINABILITY Scientists have recently been delivered with the challenge to double food production over the next 40 years in order to feed the population, without greatly increasing the area of land farmed, and with reduced input from fossil fuel energy. This provides challenges that include food safety (ensuring a sufficient food supply for a nation) and the challenge of food sustainability (ensuring there is sufficient energy to produce the food that is needed). The module addresses these challenges. An important starting point is the history and mechanism of food domestication, current practice, and the prospects and challenges for the future. | BIO-6014B | 20 |
| GENOMES, GENES AND GENOMICS This module will provide a description of contemporary biological studies of genomes. There will be a focus on a molecular understanding of gene expression within organisms, with a particular emphasis on regulatory processes that affect expression at the genome level. Topics to be covered include comparative and functional genomics, organization of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes, global regulation of genome expression and mechanisms involved in maintaining genome integrity. Lectures and the associated practical will also provide a thorough grounding in technologies that analyse genomes and their gene products. | BIO-6013A | 20 |
| HOST-PARASITE INTERACTIONS The object of the module is to examine, from a evolutionary and ecological perspective, the complex interactions between parasites/diseases and their hosts and to show how the selection pressures that each side of these interactions impose lead to coevolutionary processes. We will take an overview of the role that such parasitic interactions may have played in the development of key biological traits, such as the evolution of sexual reproduction, and their current role in sexual selection. The module will include traditional parasitology (to set the scene and understand the complexity of the interactions), introducing the major groups of parasites and their hosts. We will examine the role of parasites and host-parasite interactions in evolution, drawing examples from conservation, behaviour, current research, theoretical predictions and models. | BIO-6016A | 20 |
| INFECTION AND IMMUNITY This module aims to provide a detailed coverage of the biology of selected infectious microorganisms, in the context of host and responses to pathogens. The properties of organs, cells and molecules of the immune system are described, along with the mechanism of antibody diversity generation, and the exploitation of the immune response for vaccine development. Examples of microbiological pathogens such as Salmonella typhimurium and Mycobacterium tuberculosis are used to illustrate major virulence strategies. The impact of genomics on the study of infection, and on mechanisms used by pathogens to evade host responses will be discussed. The module's theme is the molecular and cellular biology events at the host-pathogen interface. | BIO-6010B | 20 |
| MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY This module provides a training in the culture techniques, microbial physiology and genetics that underpin the production of bioproducts such as biofuels, bioplastics, antibiotics and food products, and the use of micro-organisms in wastewater treatment and bioremediation. | BIO-6004A | 20 |
| MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPMENT This module will discuss the molecular and cellular principles that drive embryonic development, including the signals and signalling pathways that lead to the establishment of the body plan, pattern formation and differentiation/organogenesis. Lectures will cover a number of different model organism used in the study of development including plants and Drosophila, however there is a focus on vertebrate systems. The relevance of embryonic development to our understanding of human development and disease is a recurring theme throughout the module. | BIO-6012A | 20 |
| MOLECULAR ENZYMOLOGY IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE The module sets out to explain the molecular basis of the often complex catalytic mechanisms of enzymes in biological systems concentrating particularly on their relevance to and applications in medicine. Covered are the underlying principles of enzyme catalysis and techniques for the study of enzyme mechanism and structure. These provide a foundation for discussions of the catalytic and cellular mechanisms of proteinase families such as the serine and metalloproteinases. Mechanism-based drug design is discussed particularly with respect to development of inhibitors of retroviral enzymes. Covered also are molecular motors , complex nanomachines involved in vesicle transport, ATP synthesis and DNA replication. Finally, the biosynthesis of the signalling molecule nitric oxide and the P450s involved in the metabolism of drugs and other xenobiotics are presented. An extended practical based on the kinetics of a model enzyme, chymotrypsin, helps underpin concepts learnt in the module. | BIO-6001A | 20 |
| MOLECULAR PLANT-MICROBE INTERACTIONS Plants interact with a whole range of microbes with effects that are both beneficial (e.g. nitrogen-fixing symbioses between legumes with Rhizobium, and the wide ranging mycorrhizal interactions between plants and fungi) and harmful, with many diseases being caused by viruses, fungi and oomycetes. The module will encompass examples of all these interactions, addressing them mainly from a molecular level, both in the ways in which the microbes recognise and invade their specific hosts and in the responses and mechanisms used by the host plant to encourage the good microbes and fight off the bad ones. The Norwich Research Park is a world centre for this subject, and the module will be taught by researchers from the John Innes Centre and the Sainsbury Laboratory, as well as from UEA. There is no pre-requisite for this module, but knowledge of both plant and molecular biology would be advantageous. | BIO-6007B | 20 |
| ORGANISMS AND ENVIRONMENT This module examines responses to the individual plants and animals, and their populations, to important aspects of terrestrial and aquatic environments that are determinants of distribution and abundance. It investigates in depth the extent to which physiological, metabolic and morphological responses may confer evolutionary fitness, particularly in extreme environments. Some of the environmental constraints covered act by imposing deficiencies of essential resources or conditions (e.g. water, essential ions, oxygen, carbon, light and temperature), whereas others are the result of toxicity, either natural or resulting from human activity (e.g. metal ions, salinity, acidity and organic industrial pollutants). The module will lead you through more fundamental aspects of ecology to consider their application in seeking to meet the multiple challenges of pollution and climate change. | BIO-6015A | 20 |
| RESEARCH PROJECT Open to all BIO finalists (or BIO-3D2Y, Data Analysis, or BIO-3C40, Scientific Research Skills) except those on C180/2/3/4 (who take BIO-3C9Y). Projects involve extensive data collection, either in the laboratory or field, of a particular topic supervised by a member of staff of BIO or an affiliated institute. Topics are chosen in consultation with the supervisor. The project report is submitted at the end of the Spring Semester. Projects may also be available for suitably qualified year long visiting students registered in BIO. | BIO-6019Y | 40 |
| SCIENCE COMMUNICATION This module aims to bring an understanding of how science is disseminated to the public. Students on the module will be made aware of the theories surrounding learning and communication. They will investigate science as a culture and how this culture interfaces with the public. Students will examine case studies in a variety of different scientific areas. They will look at how information is released in scientific literature and how this is subsequently picked up by the public press. They will gain an appreciation of how science information can be used to change public perception and how it can sometimes be misinterpreted. Students will also learn practical skills by designing, running and evaluating a public outreach event at a school or in a public area. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS REGISTERED IN THE SCIENCE FACULTY. | BIO-6018Y | 20 |
| SOCIAL EVOLUTION Life is organised hierarchically. Genes aggregate in cells, cells aggregate in organisms, and organisms aggregate in societies. Recent developments in evolutionary biology have defined each step in the formation of this hierarchy as representing a major evolutionary transition in which a new type of individuality has arisen. Common principles of social evolution underlie evolution at each step in the hierarchy. Hence, the study of the evolution of altruism and cooperation has broadened out from the study of animal societies alone, and now embraces the fundamental hierarchical structure common to all life. This module will investigate this new vision of social evolution. It will consider which principles of social evolution underlie each hierarchical step and show how applying this approach illuminates our understanding of life's diversity and organisation, with examples ranging from intracellular selfish genetic elements to societies of insects and mammals. | BIO-6011B | 20 |
Disclaimer
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules and regular (five-yearly) review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff or sabbatical leave. Where this is the case, the University will endeavour to inform students.
Entry Requirements
- A Level:
- ABB to include Biology
- International Baccalaureate:
- 32 points including 3 HL Subjects at Grade 5 including Biology
- Scottish Highers:
- AABBB including Biology and one other science subject.
- Scottish Advanced Highers:
- ABB including Biology. Other Sciences at Advanced Higher level would confer an advantage
- Irish Leaving Certificate:
- AABBBB at higher level including Biology and at least two other science subjects
- Access Course:
- See below
- HND:
- Please contact university for further information
- European Baccalaureate:
- 75% overall, including 7.5 in Biology
Entry Requirement
2014
Typical A-level offer: ABB including Biology
Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 32 points including HL Biology at 5 and one other HL subject at 5
All equivalent qualifications considered, please contact the university for further information
Students should also have GCSE English (grade C) and Mathematics (grade B)
Students for whom English is a Foreign language
We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading). Recognised English Language qualifications include:
- IELTS: 6. overall (minimum 5.5 in any component)
- TOEFL: Internet-based score of 78 overall (minimum 20 in Speaking component, 17 in Writing and Listening components and 18 in Reading components.
- PTE: 55 overall (minimum 51 in any component).
If you do not meet the University's entry requirements, our INTO Language Learning Centre offers a range of university preparation courses to help you develop the high level of academic and English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.
Interviews
The majority of candidates will not be called for an interview. However, for some students an interview will be requested. These are normally quite informal and generally cover topics such as your current studies, reasons for choosing the course and your personal interests and extra-curricular activities.
Gap Year
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year, believing that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry and may wish to contact the appropriate Admissions Office directly to discuss this further.
Special Entry Requirements
A2-level Biology is required for this course. In addition to this, applicants are asked to have two other A2-level subjects. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
GCSE Grade B in Mathematics and Grade C in English Language is required.
GCSE Grade B in Mathematics and Grade C in English Language is required.
Intakes
The School's annual intake is in September of each year.
Alternative Qualifications
We encourage you to apply if you have alternative qualifications equivalent to our stated entry requirement. Please contact us for further information.
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3, including 12 Level 3 credits in Biology.
GCSE Offer
Students are required to have GCSE Mathematics at Grade B and English Language at Grade C.
Fees and Funding
Undergraduate University Fees
We are committed to ensuring that Tuition Fees do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. Full time UK/EU students starting an undergraduate degree course in 2013 will be charged a tuition fee of £9,000. The level of fee may be subject to yearly increases. Full time International students starting an undergraduate degree course in 2013 will be charged a tuition fee of £14,900. The level of fee may be subject to yearly increases.
Students starting a part-time undergraduate course at the University of East Anglia from 2013 will be subject to the new £9,000 fee rate on a pro-rata basis. Part-time students will be able to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of their course fees. The Tuition Fee Loan will replace the previous means-tested Fee Grant and Study Grant. The Fee Loan will not be means-tested.
For more information on part-time funding please see the Government Student Finance website.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Home/EU - The University of East Anglia offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships. To check if you are eligible please visit http://www.uea.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/finance/university-financial-support
International Students - The University offers around £1 million of Scholarships each year to support International students in their studies. Scholarships are normally awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are usually for the duration of the period of study. Our University international pages gives you more details about preparation for studying with us, including Fees and Funding http://www.uea.ac.uk/international
Applying for Part-Time Degrees
The University of East Anglia offers some of its undergraduate degrees on a part-time basis. Applications are made directly to the University: More information and an application form can be found at our Part-Time Study pages. For further information on the part-time application process, please contact our Admissions Office at admissions@uea.ac.uk.
Each year we hold a series of Open Days, where potential applicants to our Undergraduate courses can come and visit the university to learn more about the courses they are interested in, meet current students and staff and tour our campus. If you decide to apply for a course and are made an offer, you will be invited to a School specific Visit Day. Applicants may be invited for interview or audition for some courses.
For enquiries about the content of the degree or your qualifications please contact Admissions at 01603 591515 or email admissions@uea.ac.uk We can then direct your enquiry to the relevant department to assist you.