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PHY3137 Project and General Problems2007-2008Code: PHY3137Title: Project and General Problems Instructors: Dr P. Vukusic CATS credits: 20 ECTS credits: 10 Availability: Programmes FG31 and FGH1 only Level: 3 Pre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: N/A Duration: Semesters I and II Directed Study Time: 110 hours Private Study Time: 90 hours Assessment Tasks Time: - Observation report: See PHY3138 AimsProject work not only gives students the opportunity to carry out research or a detailed investigation into a specific area of experimental or theoretical physics but also requires them to develop and apply analytical and problem-solving skills in a context where they won't be told the 'right' answer but must discover, and validate it themselves. This may involve devising explanations or solutions, use of the library, computer, and other resources, working in small groups, and in the presentation and communication of their work in written and oral form. This module assesses the student's ability to apply basic physics to unfamiliar situations. Intended Learning OutcomesStudents should be able to: Module Specific Skills
Discipline Specific Skills
Personal and Key Skills
Learning and Teaching MethodsSelf-study, supervised project work, tutorials AssignmentsOne formal written report, one poster presentation, two oral presentations. Problems sheets issued though tutors. AssessmentProject work (30%), oral presentations (15%) plan and formal report (15%) plan and poster presentation (15%). One 90-minute examination (25%). Syllabus Plan and Content
In the first semester, students work on the first project and must write-up the project in a formal report which must be handed in after the Christmas vacation. This will be a 2500-word word-processed report. It will review the background to the project, outline the work done and the results obtained in the project. The second semester follows a similiar pattern, except that the final report is in the form of a poster presentation which will which will be displayed on the first-floor corridor wall. Details of the various exercises and the assessment criteria are given in the BSc Final Year Projects section of the School handbook. The examination may consist of problems on any area of physics. However, these will be soluble by applying laws and techniques included within the non-optional physics modules common to the Combined Honours programmes. Students will find past examination papers, distributed by PhysSoc, a useful guide to the style of problems that they can expect to encounter in the assessment. Core TextNot applicableSupplementary Text(s)Not applicableFormative MechanismsSupervision and assistance is available from project supervisors and/or laboratory demonstrators during the project periods. In-session assessments are returned marked to students with a report sheet of brief comments which are amplified and explained in discussion with the students. The 'General Problems' part of this module, assessed by examination, is supported by tutorials. Students are able to monitor their own progress by attempting problems sheets distributed through the tutorial system. Evaluation MechanismsFeedback from students is gathered by direct student-staff interaction and also via the usual student representation mechanisms. |