PHY3210 Overseas Study Elective 3

2007-2008

Code: PHY3210
Title: Overseas Study Elective 3
Instructors: Staff of Foreign Host Institution
CATS credits: 15
ECTS credits: 7.5
Availability: Physics programmes with study abroad only
Level: 3
Pre-requisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Background Assumed: -
Duration: As agreed
Directed Study Time: 45 lectures (approx)
Private Study Time: 105 hours (approx)
Assessment Tasks Time: -
Observation report: not applicable

Aims

Electives modules within the Study Abroad programmes are intended to enable the student to develop their understanding of the educational system and culture of of the host country and institution.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to:

Module Specific Skills

• specified by host institution.

Discipline Specific Skills

• specified by host institution;
• study successfully within the system of an overseas university.

Personal and Key Skills

• specified by host institution;
• manage their own learning and make appropriate use of support material.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Elective modules must be approved by the Stage 3 Study Abroad Co-ordinator and must not duplicate modules that have already been taken, or will be taken in the future, as part of the degree. Students are encouraged to select electives that are characteristic of the culture of the host country and/or that will broaden their education.

Assignments

Follow host institution's conventions.

Assessment

As specified by host institution, typically homework assignments and a final examination.

Syllabus Plan and Content

As specified by host institution.

Core Text

Not applicable

Supplementary Text(s)

Not applicable

Formative Mechanisms

Follow host institution's conventions.

Evaluation Mechanisms

In addition to using the host institution's systems, students can raise any matters of concern with the Stage 3 Study Abroad Co-ordinator.