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The Faculty of Science and TechnologyUme University, SE-901 87 Ume, SwedenPhone: +46 90 786 0000www.umu.se

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Master of Science Programme in PhysicsMaster of Science Programme in Physics

Scope: 120 higher education credits

Degree:Masters degree in natural science with physics as the main field of study. The description ofthe degree can be found at:http://www.umu.se/studentcentrum/verksamhet/examina/examensbeskrivningar.htmlLevel affiliation:Advanced levelProgramme code:

Confirmation:The program syllabus was established by the Faculty of Science and TechnologyBoard on 21-03-2007.

Enters into force: 2007-07-01

Responsible authority: The Faculty of Science and Technology (The Science Committee)

The study programmes goal

Description of the study programme at the current level

Chapter 1 , Section 9 of the Higher Education Act:Advanced university education shall be

based principally on the knowledge the students have acquired during their basic university education

or on equivalent knowledge.

Advanced university education shall further develop a students knowledge, skills and abilities

acquired at the basic university education level and shall also,

- further develop the students ability to independently integrate and use knowledge,

- develop the students ability to handle complex phenomena, problems and situations, and

- develop students abilities for professional activity which makes great demands on independence, or

for research and development work.

National goals for the current degree

To be granted a Masters degree, the student must

-exhibit knowledge and understanding within the main field of study, including a broad knowledge ofthe area and significantly advanced knowledge within certain parts of the area of study as well as in-depth insight into current research and development work, and-exhibit deeper methodological knowledge of the main field of study for the education

Proficiency and aptitude

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-exhibit the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and to analyse, evaluate anddeal with complex phenomena, issues and situations even when limited information is available,-exhibit the ability to critically, independently and creatively identify and formulate questions, to planand with adequate methods, carry out qualified tasks within given time frames and thereby contributeto the development of knowledge and to evaluate this work-exhibit the ability to account clearly for and discuss conclusions and the knowledge and argumentsthat form the basis of these in dialogue form with different groups in both a national and internationalcontext, verbally and in writing, and-exhibit such skills that are required to participate in research and development work or to work

independently in other qualified areas.

Ability to assess and approach


-within the main field of study for the education, exhibit the ability to make assessments by taking intoconsideration relevant scientific, societal and ethical aspects and exhibit an awareness of ethicalaspects with regard to research and development work,-exhibit insight as to the opportunities and the limitations that science has, its role in society andmans responsibility as to how it is used, and-exhibit the ability to identify the need for further knowledge and to assume responsibility for thedevelopment of personal knowledge.

Local goals for the current degree

Proficiency and aptitude

To obtain a Masters degree in natural science with a major in physics at Ume University, in addition

to the national goals, the student shall

-be able to plan and undertake advanced experiments and/or with mathematical models describephysical phenomenon and carry out relevant calculations,-independently, via specialist literature and journals, be able to make use of new knowledge in the fieldof physics,-be able to account for knowledge and achieved results, verbally and in writing in English,

-be prepared for professional activity where an in-depth knowledge of physics is required,-be prepared for research education in the field,-be able to interpret and evaluate the results of different experiments and/or calculations,-be able to evaluate different models appropriateness and limitations.

Content and organisation

GeneralThe Masters programme comprises 120 university credits and includes basic courses, elective coursesand optional courses (see below for explanation of the different course types). There is a large freedomof choice of optional courses as long as the general requirements for the degree have been fulfilled.

(For a description of the degree, seehttp://www.umu.se/studentcentrum/verksamhet/examina/examensbeskrivningar.htmlIt is possiblehowever to design your education around the following specialisations within physics:
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Computational physicsCondensed matter physics/NanotechnologyQuantum mechanics/quantum technologyOptical physics/Measurement physics

Space physics

Theoretical physics

Radiation physics

For suitable combinations of courses, seewww.phys.umu.se/utbild/index.htmand under the headingprogramme overview , below. For courses in radiation physics, seehttp://www.umu.se/radsci/radiofysik/utbildning/sjukhusfysikerutbildning/index.html

The teaching is provided in the form of lectures, tutorials and exercises (calculation) and viasupervision in connection with laboratory experiments and project work. The reporting of laboratoryexperiments and projects may take place both verbally and in writing. It is expected that the studieswill be conducted on a full-time basis. Normally a working week comprises 10-20 hours of scheduledtutoring while the rest of the time is devoted to studying and doing exercises. The course literature isnormally in English and the courses are also normally held in English. The courses are often studied

together with student of other programmes, primarily Master of Science programme in engineeringphysics. Normally the courses are run at half speed.

Basic courses

5FY054 Quantum mechanics 2 D, 7.5 university credits

5FY095 Modelling and Simulation, 7.5 university credits

For the basic courses, the student has guaranteed admission.

Elective coursesThe student has a guaranteed place on a set of elective courses, which comprises the equivalent of up

to full-time studies, but there is no guarantee of first choice. At present, elective courses at advanced

level are provided in accordance with the list below. Please note that in general some previous

knowledge is required. The previous knowledge requirements of each course are specified by the

course syllabus(seewww.phys.umu.se/utbild/allakurser.htm).

5FY000 General relativity D, 7.5 university credits

5FY002 Astrophysics C, 7.5 university credits

5FY007 Atomic and molecular spectroscopy C, 7.5 university credits

5FY008 Advanced microscopy C, 7.5 university credits
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5FY009 Advanced materials D, 7.5 university credits

5FY010 Non-invasive measurement techniques C, 7.5 university credits

5FY013 Electrodynamics II D, 7.5 university credits

5FY030 Physical properties of measuring devices C, 7.5 university credits

5FY033 Numerical methods in physics, 7.5 university credits

5FY038 Non-linear physics D, 7.5 university credits

5FY046 Quantum nanoelectronics D, 7.5 university credits

5FY050 Quantum field theory I D, 7.5 university credits

5FY051 Quantum field theory II D, 7.5 university credits

5FY052 Quantum information D, 7.5 university credits

5FY056 Quantum transport theory D, 7.5 university credits

5FY057 Laser physics C, 7.5 university credits

5FY061 Monte Carlo methods D, 7.5 university credits

5FY062 Nanotechnology D, 7.5 university credits

5FY065 Optical construction C, 7.5 university credits

5FY067 Plasma physics D, 7.5 university credits

5FY068 Project in optical physics D, 4.5 university credits

5FY071 Space physics C, 7.5 university credits

5FY074 Simulation techniques D, 715 university credits

5FY075 Solar cells D, 7.5 university credits

5FY077 Statistical physics II C, 7.5 university credits

5FY079 Fluid mechanics C, 7.5 university credits


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5FY080 Superconductivity D, 715 university credits

5FY093 Quantum optics D, 7.5 university credits

5FY098 Current research in physics 1, 2 university credits




5FY102 Humans and vehicles in space C, 7.5 university credits

5FYxxx Nanodevices 7.5 university credits

5MA029 Applied linear analysis, 7.5 university credits

5MA034 Transform theory 7.5 university credits

5MA038 Numerical methods for partial differential equations, 7.5 university credits

5MAxxx Complex analysis, 7.5 university credits

5MAxxx Differential geometry 7.5 university credits

For current information on elective courses, refer to:

www.phys.umu.se/utbild/index.htm

Optional coursesOptional courses are applied for in open competition. Courses from other seats of learning may qualifyto be included in the degree.

Programme overviewBelow the different profiles of recommended courses are described in block diagrams according to the

academic study period. Note that some of the courses, marked with 1,2, are alternating and offered only

once each second year and that the schedules are preliminary and may vary somewhat from year to

year. Information regarding the current schedules is provided on the departments website

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An independent degree project of 30 university credits is normally undertaken during the spring term

in the second year.

Computational physics:

Autumn term Spring term

Study period 1: Study period 2: Study period 3: Study period 4:

Year

1

Quantum

mechanics 2 D, 7.5

university credits

Modelling and

simulation, 7.5

university credits

Numerical methods for

partial differential

equations, 7.5

university credits

Optional course

Numerical methods in

physics, 7.5 university

credits

Optional course

Monte Carlo methods

D, 7.5 university credits

Optional course

Year2

Simulationtechniques D, 7.5

university credits

Optional course

Optional courses Degree project, 30 university credits

Condensed matter physics/Nanotechnology:

Autumn term

Spring term


Year

1

Quantum

mechanics 2 D, 7.5

university credits

Modelling and

simulation, 7.5

university credits

Quantum transport

theory D, 7.5

university credits

Optional course

Quantum

nanoelectronics D, 7.5

university credits

Optional course

Advanced materials D,

7.5 university credits

Solar cells D, 7.5

university credits


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Year

2

Nanotechnology D,

7.5 university

credits

Optional course

Nanodevices 7.5

university credits

Optional course

Degree project, 30 university credits

The following courses in the field are provided more sporadically: Statistical physics 2 C, 7.5 university

credits, Superconductivity D, 7.5 university credits

Quantum mechanics/Quantum technique:



Year

1

Quantum

mechanics 2 D, 7.5

university credits

Modelling andsimulation, 7.5

university credits

Quantum transport

theory D, 7.5

university credits

Optional course

Quantum

nanoelectronics D, 7.5

university credits

Optional course

Quantum information

D, 7.5 university credits

Quantum optics D, 7.5

universitycredits2/Atomic and

molecular spectroscopy

C, 7.5 university credits1

Year

2

Nanotechnology D,

7.5 university

credits

Optional course

Optional course Quantum optics D, 7.5

university

credits2/Atomic and

molecular spectroscopy

C, 7.5 university credits1


1 The courses are provided on odd years 2007, 2009 etc. 2 The courses are provided on even years

2008, 2010 etc.

Optical physics/Measurement physics:

Those who lack knowledge , the equivalent of Basic measurement techniques B and/or Atomic and

molecular physics C should study these courses at the beginning of the education (in study period 2)


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Year

1

Quantum mechanics

2 D, 7.5 university

credits

Modelling and

simulation, 7.5

university credits

Non-invasive

measurement

methods C, 7.5

university credits

Optional course

Optical construction

C, 7.5 university

credits1/Laser physics

C, 7.5 university

credits2

Optional course


university credits2/Atomic

and molecular

spectroscopy C, 7.5

university credits1

Optional course

Year

2

Physical properties

of measuring

devices C, 7.5

university credits

Advanced

microscopy C, 7.5university credits1

Optional course

Optical construction

C, 7.5 university

credits1/Laser physics

C, 7.5 university

credits2


university credits2/Atomic

and molecular

spectroscopy C, 7.5

university credits1


Whe

never

Project in optical physics, 4.5 university credits


2008, 2010 etc.

Space physics:



Year

1

Quantum

mechanics 2 D,

7.5 university

credits

Modelling and

simulation, 7.5

university

Electrodynamics II D,

7.5 university credits1

/Optional course

Numerical methods for

partial differential

equations, 7.5 university

Plasma physics D, 7.5

university credits *2/ Non-

linear physics, 7.5

university credits *1

Numerical methods in

physics, 7.5 university

Astrophysics C, 7.5

university credits1/

Optional course

Fluid mechanics C,



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credits credits credits

Year

2

Space physics C,

7.5 university

credits

Optional course


7.5 university credits1Plasma physics D, 7.5

university credits *2/

Non-linear physics D, 7.5

university credits*1

Humans and vehicles in

space C, 7.5 university

credits



2008, 2010 etc.

* The courses will be held in the form of seminars where the lectures circulate among the participants.

Theoretical physics:

Autumn term

Spring term


Year1

Quantummechanics 2 D,

7.5 university

credits

Modelling and

simulation, 7.5

university

credits

General relativity D, 7.5university credits2/



Quantum transport

theory D, 7.5 university

credits

Non-linear physics, 7.5university credits*1/



Quantum field theory I, 7.5


Optional course

Fluid mechanics C,7.5 university credits

Quantum

information D, 7.5

university credits


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Year

2

Optional courses General relativity D, 7.5

university credits2 /



Quantum field theory I, 7.5

university credits*1


university credits *2/ Non-

linear physics, 7.5

university credits *1


* The courses will be held in the form of seminars where the lectures circulate among the participants.


2008, 2010 etc.

The course entitled Quantum field theory II, 7.5 university credits (with Quantum field theory I as

previous knowledge requirement) is provided more sporadically.

Previous studies (rubriken finns ej i svenska originalet!)

Normally the student should have studied courses in electrodynamics, analytical mechanics, quantum

mechanics, statistical physics and solid-state physics as well as vector analysis and linear analysis, as

part of his/her previous Bachelor studies. Depending on the programme profile chosen, often several

of these subjects are needed as prior knowledge. Students lacking courses in these subjects are

recommended therefore to study the corresponding courses at the beginning of the Masters

programme. At present the Bachelor level courses (Basic measurement techniques is at the foundation

degree level) are offered in accordance with the following schedule.



Electrodynamics with

vector analysis C, 7.5

university credits

Applied linear analysis


Introductory quantum

mechanics C, 7.5

Basic measurement

techniques B, 7.5

university credits

Atomic and molecular

physics C, 7.5 university

credits

Statistical physics I C,


Solid-state physics C


Analytical mechanics C, 6

university credits


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university credits

Degree project/Independent project

The degree project in the Masters programme in physics concludes the education, and maybe startedwhen the entry requirements for the project syllabus are met. In the degree project which comprises

30 university credits, the student should apply the knowledge acquired during the time of studying,deal with the project assignments independently, and account for the results of the project work bothverbally and in a written report/paper. The work should include some form of subject-related in-depthstudy within the area of physics. The degree project is normally carried out on an individual basis, butin certain circumstances it is permitted for two students to cooperate.The report is normally written in English. Alternatively, the report may be written in Swedish andshould then contain an English summary, as well as an English translation of the title.

Eligibility and selection

Eligibility requirementFor admission to the educational programme, in addition to a Bachelors degree, Bachelor of Artsdegree or vocational qualifications amounting to a minimum of 180 university credits (or theequivalent foreign degree): 60 university credits in physics are required.

SelectionSee the universitys admission regulations on selection:http://www.umu.se/planering/Bologna/arkiv/AntagningUS.12dec05.pdf

Examination and Assessment

Examination modes

Examination normally takes place at the end of each course, and is verbal and/or written. It can totallyor partly be replaced by continuous knowledge assessments within the context of the education, forexample in the form of discussion seminars, verbal and/or written reports etc.

Students that have been failed in an examination will be given the opportunity to participate in furtherexaminations in accordance with the regulations specified in the course syllabus. A student that hasfailed twice in an examination has the right to make a request to the department board to designateanother teacher to mark his/her next examination.

GradesGrades are awarded for each course and if considered suitable also for parts of a course. Grading takesplace when all examinations and all compulsory elements, for example laboratory experiments, project

reports and written assignments have been approved. Unless otherwise specified in the coursesyllabus, the gradesPass orPass with Creditare awarded. If you have already achieved a Pass grade, itis not permitted to resit an examination to acquire a higher grade.
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Academic credit transfer

Academic credit transfer of a courseThe student has the right of assessment to find out whether a previous education or activity can beaccepted in the form of an academic credit transfer. For more information, see the Higher EducationOrdinance and:

www.umu.se/studentcentrum/regler_riktlinjer/index.html

A negative decision regarding academic credit transfer is possible to appeal against to the HigherEducation Appeals Board. A negative decision must also be motivated in writing.

Other regulations

Temporary postponement of studies in conjunction with the beginning of studies

Deferral of commencement of study may be granted if there are special reasons for doing so.

Examples of special reasons are illness, military service, pregnancy, care of children or other

responsibility for nursing etc. Your application should be sent in writing to StudentCentrum (the

Student Centre).

A negative decision on deferral of commencement of study may be appealed to theHigher EducationAppeals Board.

Interruption of studiesStudents who leave the study programme must notify the programme study guidance officer of theinterruption of studies.

DiscontinuationA negative decision on being allowed to resume studies after a break in study may be appealed to theHigher Education Appeals Board.
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