Module Information
Module Identifier
PH35620
Module Title
PROJECT
Academic Year
2012/2013
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-Requisite
Core Physics Modules at Level 1
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Practical | 88 Hours. Laboratory. 22 laboratory sessions (4 hours each) |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Literature Review and Project Plan | 30% |
| Semester Assessment | Final Report | 40% |
| Semester Assessment | Oral Presentation | 15% |
| Semester Assessment | Project Progress | 15% |
| Supplementary Assessment | As determined by the Departmental Examining Board. | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
After taking this module students should be able to:
- work independently on an open-ended project.
- prepare and submit a comprehensive report to meet a given deadline.
- defend the work at an oral examination.
Brief description
This module takes the form of a project in which students investigate a problem under the supervision of a member of the academic staff. The nature of the problem may be experimental, theoretical, data analysis or computer modelling. The double module is open to students following Joint Honours and Major/Minor Degree Schemes.
Content
The aim of this module is to provide students with an opportunity to conduct an open-ended investigation of a particular topic in Physics. This should allow the students to apply knowledge and techniques they have learned in the course so far. Emphasis is placed on understanding and application of fundamental physical principles.
Students are expected to plan and manage an independent programme of study, with guidance from their Supervisor, and to write a formal scientific report.
An oral presentation will be given at the end of the module to demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of the project and its wider context.
Students are expected to plan and manage an independent programme of study, with guidance from their Supervisor, and to write a formal scientific report.
An oral presentation will be given at the end of the module to demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of the project and its wider context.
Reading List
Supervisors will advise students on suitable textbooks for their project, and students are expected to conduct their own library searches to find suitable material. Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6