PHY-30007 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Progression to level 3 of a Physics BSc undergraduate programme

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

Students carry out a major project. The projects may be experimental, computational or theoretical. Projects involve development of experimental, analytical and reporting skills. Students will be producing a project plan at the end of week 6 and a progress report at the end of week 12. These will be formatively assessed by staff and peer partners. Students will be producing a final report for summative assessment by end of week 23.

This module aims to extend your understanding of physics in the context of independent project work and thereby develop your physics-specific and transferable skills. This project, which may be experimental, computational or theoretical, will allow you to build on the skills base you have acquired during levels 1 and 2 of the course. By the end of the module you will demonstrate good comprehension, planning and execution of your project by applying previously learned skills and knowledge of physics or acquiring new expertise, as appropriate. You will learn how to manage an extensive research investigation and will acquire the ability to work independently demonstrating efficiency, effectiveness and diligence You will learn how to exercise considered discrimination in the pursuit of your specific research activities, both in searching for relevant contextual data and in the choice and presentation of results. Your work will be organised into a clearly argued and presented report of standardised format that makes effective use of relevant literature, theory and analysis and is written in a grammatically correct prose style with clear and appropriate illustrations.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate good comprehension, planning and execution of the project.
Ability to give a short presentation on the progress of the project.
Production of a clear, accurate and informative project report.

Demonstrate a good understanding of the literature associated with the project theme.

Study hours

60 hours laboratory time.
50 hours independent research and study.
34 hours report writing.
6 hours preparation for oral presentation.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment