Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | Lectures and Workshops: 6 x 5 hours |
| Seminars / Tutorials | Feedback sessions: 6 x 1 hour |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Six themed assessments (question sheets, reports, essays) | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Resubmission of failed components | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Apply advanced optics in study of materials and space physics.
Critically evaluate the fundamental physics of the interaction of radiation and matter in a range of applications.
Critically evaluate the application of advanced experimental and computational methods to the analysis of complex data.
Interpret and report on concepts, calculations and observations in advanced topics underpinning current research areas.
Brief description
The module will be delivered in six distinct blocks. Three will cover the core themes and will be compulsory for all students. In these, students will gain experience of core skills relevant to materials and space physics research and also industry. The remaining three sessions will be selected from optional themes that cover various aspects from materials and space physics.
Each block is self-contained and can be delivered as a distinct training unit e.g. for CPD.
Content
Radiation-matter interaction.
Instrumentation systems.
Imaging.
2. Optional themes: (these are typical, the extended list will depend on the research interests of current staff)
Space plasmas and fields.
Planetary surfaces.
Tomography.
Quantum theory and modeling.
Nano- and energy materials.
Particle beams.
Advanced optics.
- External experts will occasionally be invited to teach an optional theme.
Aims
The aim of this module is to enable students to master concepts in research topics that are aligned with both the theme of their chosen degree scheme and research expertise of the department. The module covers six main topics, three being core and three optional. Students are introduced to a variety of applications and techniques and associated experimental and computational methods.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Answering questions and data analysis for assignments will require numerical skills. |
| Communication | Each assignment will require a written report. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Assignments are designed to encourage self-directed learning and improve performance, with feedback. |
| Information Technology | Computers will be required for data analysis and image processing. Topics will be researched using the internet. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | The student will develop an awareness of advanced techniques and their relevance to research. Discussion of the relevance of topics to industry will strengthen awareness of the link between academia and the work-place. |
| Problem solving | Problem solving is a key skill in physics and will be tested by continuous assessment assignments associated with each block of lectures and workshops. |
| Research skills | The assignments will require researching the topic. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Detail will depend on the research topics studied. |
| Team work | Group discussions at workshops. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7