Module Identifier PH25010  
Module Title EXPERIMENTAL METHODS AND SKILLS IN PHYSICS  
Academic Year 2003/2004  
Co-ordinator Dr Geraint O Thomas  
Semester Semester 1  
Pre-Requisite Core Physics Modules at Level 1  
Course delivery Practical   Laboratory. 11 four hour sessions  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Assessment Course Work: Worked excamples and portfolio  20%
Semester Assessment Course Work: Assignements  30%
Semester Assessment Course Work: Individual Project  30%
Semester Assessment Presentation: Gregynog and group work  20%

Learning outcomes

After taking this module students will;

Brief description

This module is an introduction to programming in Visual Basic. Students learn how to work with mathematical equations, loops, arrays, conditional statements, functions, and subroutines in the Visual Basic environment. These computer skills are applied to physics-based problems. The module includes an optional 3-day careers-based course and (required) exposure to certain broader scientific ideas.

Content

Most classes will consist of a short lecture introducing new computer skills. Students will work with the computer language and apply learned concepts. Students are expected to fulfill required reading and computer assignments outside of class.

Transferable skills

Scientific programming
Scientific approach to the analysis of problems
Group work

Reading Lists

Books
A range of suitable textbooks is available in the laboratory.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 5