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PHYM415 Project and Dissertation2007-2008Code: PHYM415Title: Project and Dissertation Instructors: Dr P.G. Petrov and Research Group Staff CATS credits: 40 ECTS credits: 20 Availability: MPhys programmes only Level: M Pre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: - Duration: Semesters I and II Directed Study Time: 26 hours nominal (supervision) Private Study Time: 374 hours Assessment Tasks Time: - Observation report: awaiting notification AimsA major distinguishing feature of the MPhys degree is its substantial project which requires students to apply the knowledge they have acquired to a real problem in a research environment. The aim is to foster the skills in open-ended problem solving which distinguish the practising physicist from the physics scholar. PHY3122 constitutes the first part of a two-part, 70-credit project extending over the third and fourth years of MPhys programmes. PHYM415 forms the second part. Intended Learning Outcomes
Transferable SkillsTime-management; working in groups; report writing; keeping a research notebook; oral and written presentation; communication; independent background research, appropriate use of computers. Learning and Teaching MethodsSupervised project work, self-study. AssignmentsBackground review and report, weekly reports as detailed below. AssessmentPoster Presentation (12%), laboratory work and viva voce (25%), dissertation and viva voce (63%). Syllabus Plan and ContentStudents will continue to work in one of the existing main research groups in the School on the project commenced in their third year (PHY3122 q.v.). Note: All students should refer to the detailed description of the MPhys projects and assessment criteria in the School Handbook.
Core TextNot applicableSupplementary Text(s)Not applicableFormative MechanismsStudents have a weekly supervision meeting with their supervisor(s). Evaluation MechanismsFeedback from students on the module forms part of the weekly supervision meetings. Students can also discuss matters with the second assessor for their project or the MPhys Projects Co-ordinator. |