Theoretical Physics Moderatorship 2018-19
Senior Sophister Year (Mathematics Modules)
Note: Although the list of modules has been updated recently, the regulations that appear below refer to the academic year 2017/18. These regulations will slightly change because of the Trinity Education Project and their updated version will be posted in mid August.
Michaelmas term
- MA3427 Algebraic topology I [prerequisites: MA1213 and one of MA2223, MA2321] Lecturer: Prof. David Wilkins
- MA3429 Differential geometry [prerequisite: MA2322] Lecturer: Prof. Sergey Frolov
- MA3469 Practical numerical simulations [prerequisites: MA1241 and one of MA2327, MA2332] Lecturer: Prof. Michael Peardon
- MA4445 Quantum field theory I [prerequisite: MA3442 (MA3444 recommended)] Lecturer: Prof. Samson Shatashvili
Hilary term
- MA3428 Algebraic topology II [prerequisites: MA1213 and one of MA2223, MA2321] Lecturer: Prof. Sergey Mozgovoy
- MA4446 Quantum field theory II [prerequisite: MA4445] Lecturer: Prof. Sergey Frolov
- MA4448 General relativity [prerequisites: MA3429, MA3432] Lecturer: Prof. Andrei Parnachev
- MA444D The standard model of elementary particle physics [prerequisites: MA3432, MA3442] Lecturer: Prof. Stefan Sint
Year long modules
MA4492 Project [10 credits] Lecturer: Prof. Paschalis Karageorgis
Students take a total of 60 ECTS credits which must include a compulsory 10-credit project in either Mathematics or Physics, 20 credits of compulsory modules in Physics and at least 20 credits of modules in Mathematics (which must include 5 credits in either quantum field theory or general relativity). A single cross-faculty Broad Curriculum module may also be taken. Unless indicated otherwise, each Mathematics module is worth 5 credits.
All module choices are subject to them being possible within the timetable.
Michaelmas or Hilary term
Senior Sophister Year (Physics Modules)
Michaelmas term
- PY4T01 Condensed Matter Theory
- PY4TP5 Problem-Solving in Theoretical Physics
Hilary term
- PY4A05 Cosmology
- PY4C01 Computer Simulation III
- PY4P02 High Energy Physics
- PY4P04 Nanoscience
- PY4P07 Advanced Topics
- PY4T02 Electron & Photon Physics
Year long Physics modules
PY4TP2 Research project [10 credits]
Unless indicated otherwise, each module is worth 5 credits. Students take PY4P02, PY4T01, PY4T02, PY4TP5 (20 credits compulsory) and up to 10 credits from the optional Physics modules.
For the details of Physics modules see here.
Sources of Information
The University of Dublin Calendar
All courses within Trinity College are administered in accordance with the regulations set out in the The University of Dublin Calendar which is published annually. The section of the Calendar setting out the general regulations of the College is published separately in the booklet General Regulations and Information and Board Statement on Safety which is distributed to all students on admission to College.
Important information
- All students should study the requirements of the university with regard to avoiding plagiarism. In particular all students are required to certify, on submitting assignments etc., that they have read and understood the plagiarism provisions in the General Regulations of the University Calendar for the current year found at https://www.tcd.ie/calendar, and that they have also completed the Online Tutorial on avoiding plagiarism ‘Ready Steady Write’ located at https://www.tcd.ie/library/support/plagiarism/story_html5.html.
- Student Guidelines concerning Examinations and Assessment are available on the College web site.
- For students with special requirements resulting from disabilities, there are special arrangements that can be made.
- For dates of terms and other College dates consult the Academic Year Structure listed on the College website.
- For information on their academic progress, including information on course and module registrations, lecture timetables, examination timetables and examination results, students should log into My.tcd.ie (the student administration portal) with their College username and password.
- Some modules may require students to log into MyModule (Blackboard) for lecture notes and slides, and for assessment purposes (online completion of tests , submission of assignments, etc.).
- There is a Student Homepage on the College website, which may be accessed via a link from the TCD Local page.
Please note that The University of Dublin Calendar should be consulted for definitive information about the rules, regulations, and activities of the University.
This course is funded by the Irish government under the National
Development
Plan 2007-2013 and aided by the European Social Fund (ESF) under the
Human
Capital Investment Operational Programme 2007-2013.