<strong>Undergraduate</strong> Physics ConferenceThis conference is an annual event held in0 th week <strong>of</strong> Trinity Term for second and thirdyear students. There is a small fee, for whichstudents may apply to their College, for attendancewith bookings being taken from the beginning<strong>of</strong> Hilary. For more details see www.physics.ox.ac.uk/users/palmerc/oupc.htm.Exam EntryEntry for the Part B exam is at the end <strong>of</strong> 4 thweek <strong>of</strong> Hilary Term and 3 rd week <strong>of</strong> TrinityTerm for Short Option choices (except forcertain alternatives). Specific details will bepublished by the Examiners.The Examination Regulations provides guidancefor students with special examinationneeds. “... An application ... shall be madeas soon as possible after matriculation and inany event not later than the date <strong>of</strong> entry <strong>of</strong>the candidate’s name for the first examinationfor which special arrangements are sought.”Please see The Examination Regulationshttp://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/examregs/ formore information.See Appendix B for information about thetypes <strong>of</strong> calculators which may be used inPublic examinations.20
Third Year 2012-2013 [MPhys <strong>Course</strong>]Choice <strong>of</strong> <strong>Course</strong>During Michaelmas, you must decide whetheryou will take the three year course (BA) orthe four year course (MPhys). Your tutor willhave received the results <strong>of</strong> your Part A examinationover the long vacation, and if youhave any doubts concerning which course youshould take you should discuss the situationcarefully with your tutor in the light <strong>of</strong> yourexamination results. After Part A the examinerswill have published a list <strong>of</strong> those studentseligible to proceed to the MPhys course; thestandard required is the equivalent <strong>of</strong> a II.1Class or better in Part A. You should bear inmind that the four year course is designed tobe a challenging one and will involve an appreciableamount <strong>of</strong> advanced work. You willalso be expected to work more independentlythan during your first three years. If you takethe four year course, 42% <strong>of</strong> the total marksleading to your final degree classification willdepend on work done in the 4 th year.Part B ExaminationThe examination will take place at the end <strong>of</strong>Trinity Term and consist <strong>of</strong> six papers: B1: I.Flows, Fluctuations and Complexity and II.Symmetry and Relativity, B2: III. Quantum,Atomic and Molecular Physics and IV. Sub-Atomic Physics, B3: V. General Relativityand Cosmology and VI. Condensed-MatterPhysics. Students will be required to answertwo questions from a total <strong>of</strong> four on each <strong>of</strong>these papers.The material will be covered by lectures, tutorialsand classes concentrated in Michaelmas& Hilary <strong>of</strong> the third year. Full details <strong>of</strong> thesyllabuses are given in Appendix E.Practical Work including Written SkillsThe requirement for practical work for PartB is 10 days (usually 6 days in Michaelmasand 4 days in Trinity), The solo practical takesplace in weeks 3-6 <strong>of</strong> Michaelmas Term.. Itis possible to substitute 6 days <strong>of</strong> practicalwork, by taking a second short option, but aminimum <strong>of</strong> 6 days must be <strong>of</strong>fered. There isalso an assessed practical, see page 9.There is no practical work in Hilary butstudents should write a report on the onepractical they have done on their own. Thepractical report write-up is part <strong>of</strong> the trainingin written communication skills and contributesto Written Skills in Part B.The Practical <strong>Course</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> and http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/teach/exammatters.htm will contain details <strong>of</strong> the handling <strong>of</strong>logbooks.Short Options & Language OptionDetails <strong>of</strong> the Short Options (and alternatives)are given on page 27. It is possible to<strong>of</strong>fer a second Short Option in place <strong>of</strong> 6 days<strong>of</strong> practical work.Alternative subjects, extra practicals andextended practicalsGiven the necessary permission, it is alsopossible to <strong>of</strong>fer alternative subjects or anaccount <strong>of</strong> extra practicals or an extendedpractical in place <strong>of</strong> the compulsory ShortOption. Details are given on page 27.Changing from the MPhys to the BAIf you are considering transferring from theMPhys to the BA, this must be done throughto your College. If you change to the BAbefore you have entered for the MPhys PartB (4 th week <strong>of</strong> Hilary Term),you will have todo a BA project and either a BA group projector an extra assessed practical. You willhave to formally withdraw from the MPhysdegree course via College and re-enter to dothe BA course.If you decide to change to the BA after youhave entered for the MPhys Part B (4 th week<strong>of</strong> Hilary Term), you will have to formallywithdraw from the MPhys degree course viaCollege and re-enter to do the BA course.Your classification will be determined byperformance in Parts A and B <strong>of</strong> the FHS.Those who enter the FHS and satisfactorilycomplete the fourth year will be eligible topetition for a Masters degree, the MPhys,but those who, for whatever reason, do notwish to proceed to the fourth year, or whobegin but do not complete the fourth year,are still eligible for the BA, as determinedby their performance in Parts A and B <strong>of</strong>the FHS. This exit route is available to allMPhys students until they complete Part C,21Introduction to 3 rd year8 October 2012Short OptionsLanguage Option<strong>Undergraduate</strong>Physics ConferenceMajor OptionsPart B PapersB1: I. Flows, Fluctuationsand Complexity and II.Symmetry and RelativityB2: III. Quantum, Atomicand Molecular Physics andIV. Sub-Atomic PhysicsB3: V. General Relativityand Cosmology and VI.Condensed-Matter PhysicsPart B Practical
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