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PHY3138 Projects and Dissertations2007-2008Code: PHY3138Title: Projects and Dissertations Instructors: Dr P. Vukusic CATS credits: 30 ECTS credits: 15 Availability: unrestricted Level: 3 Pre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: For experimental projects: Practical Physics II (PHY2017) Duration: Semesters I and II Directed Study Time: 180 hours Private Study Time: 120 hours Assessment Tasks Time: - Observation report: 2003/04 RJH (GPS) 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 both written and oral form. 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 AssignmentsOne written formal report, one poster presentation, two oral presentations. AssessmentLaboratory work (40%), oral presentations (20%) plan and formal report (20%) plan and poster presentation (20%). 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. 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. Evaluation MechanismsFeedback from students is gathered by direct student-staff interaction and also via the usual student representation mechanisms. |