02 Apr 2023
End of a series of ammendments to reflect the changes in the option modules for the second year and updates to PHY3070 and PHY3053.
26 Feb 2023
Added the new study abroad module PHY3219.
26 Oct 2022 Stage 3 of Programmes with Study Abroad
Replaced list of possibile universities with a link to Outbound.
24 Oct 2022 Choosing or Changing a Programme of Study
Updated to allow BSc/MPhys changes in Stage 3 for study abroad and professional placement.
4 Oct 2022 Terms of Reference for Department Committees
Updated to remove committees outwith undergraduate education and update most of the remainder to reflect currrent practice.
29 Sept 2022 Submission of Work
Updated PHY1030.
23 Sept 2022 Submission of Work
Updated the assessment for PHYM004 and made the nature of the course clear for PHY3053.
20 Sept 2022 Submission of Work
Late submission rules updated to refer to new university ones.
25 May 2022 Choosing or Changing a Programme of Study
Clarify requirements for self-study that may be associated with transfer to
'with Astrophysics' programmes. At request of and checked by TN.
12 Feb 2022 MPhys Stage 3/4 Projects – Poster Presentation
Change specification for poster from "one board for a group of three or four students, and no more than half a
board for a student or pair of students." to "A single full A0-portrait poster per
project group is required (regardless of how many students are in the group).".
At request of MRB and being checked by TN.
25 Oct 2021 Choosing or Changing a Programme of Study
Add information about self-study required to transfer from combined to single honours
and to 'with Astrophysics' programmes. At request of and checked by TN.
07 Oct 2021 Stage 3 of Programmes with Study Abroad
Replace separate pages for 'old' and 'new' versions of the WSA programmes.
At request of and checked by CDHW.
22 Sep 2021 Physics Electives for Other Disciplines
Update codes for Maths modules from 'ECMx7xx' to 'MTHxxx' At request of and checked by TN.
22 Sep 2021 Examination Procedures
Restore setting instructions to conventional 'closed note, in person' version.
At request of APAC, checked by CDHW and PLA.
11 Sep 2021 Operation of the Buddy Scheme
Change academic bar from at least "a 50% average in their current stage" to "10% above the pass mark for modules in their next stage". At request of CDHW and being checked by TN & PLA.
11 Sep 2021 Operation of the Buddy Scheme
Minor updates to information. At request of EB and checked by CDHW.
03 Aug 2021 Progression and Assessment
Update to refer to programme specifications for details of progression
requirements. At request of TN and checked by CDHW.
26 Nov 2020 Penalties for Late Submission of Work
Add reference to the one hour grace period 5% penalty. Bring IT failures wording into line
with University TQA Manual. At request of TAM and checked by CDHW.
03 Aug 2020 Examination Procedures
Change setting instructions to 'open note, online' version.
At request of APAC, checked by CDHW and TJH.
28 Apr 2020 Marking, Data Entry, and Checking of Examination Scripts
Amend item 10, describing how to mark optional questions that exceed the number specified by the rubric
to bring Physics conventions into line with University rules. At request of CDHW, checked by PV and TJH.
25 Apr 2020 Formatting, Binding and Word-Counts
Add 'Title' to list included in word count. Add 'Acknowledgements' to list excluded from word count.
At request of a Stage 4 student, checked by CDHW.
11 Mar 2020 MPhys Stage 3/4 Projects - Risk Assessments
Minor changes to instructions for submitting MPhys risk assessments. At request of MRB, checked by CDHW.
17 Nov 2019 Examination Templates
Clarify that terms may be hightlighted with boldface where necessary to clarify the
question, e.g. by identifying terms requiring definition/explanation.
At request of Exam Scrutiny Meeting, checked by CDHW.
28 Oct 2019 Stage 3 BSc Tutorial Support
Minor revisions to schedule to accommodate new module (PHY3055)
as agreed at Stage 3 Planning Meeting on 10-Sep-2019). Checked by CDHW.
28 Oct 2019 Stage 3 BSc Tutorial Support
Minor revisions to schedule to accommodate new module (PHY3055)
as agreed at Stage 3 Planning Meeting on 10-Sep-2019). Checked by CDHW.
09 Oct 2019 Formatting, Binding and Word-Counts
Add section with links to LaTeX Template for Physics and Astronomy Reports.
At request of AU and MRB, checked by CDHW.
26 Sep 2019 Use of Calculators in Examinations and Tests
Edit text to clarify intent. Add 'GTX' variants to list of approved models.
At request of Maths Dept, checked by CDHW.
22 May 2019 eBART (Online Submission)
Add some notes about the importance of not leaving eBART uploads to the last minute.
At request of CDHW, checked by AU.
The following changes were approved:
29 Jan 2019 Penalties for Late Submission of Work
Clarify procedure when the three-day deadline for hand-ins falls on a non-working day.
At request of Education Support checked by AU and GPS.
29 Jan 2019 Submission of Work - References
Move information about referencing into its own section next to the formatting requirements.
At request of Taught Faculty and checked by CDHW.
10 Dec 2018 Prizes
Move details of prizes from linked spreadsheet to table.
At request CDHW, being checked by TJH and EMPS-QA.
28 Nov 2018 Stage 2 Laboratory - Assessment Criteria
Minor amendments to resolve inconsistencies. At request of AU, checked by CDHW.
21 Nov 2018 Progression and Assessment
Update to reflect changes in nomenclature and development of new
4-year BSc and 5-year MPhys programmes. Checked by CDHW.
19 Nov 2018 Stage 3 of Programmes with Study Abroad
Add new version to cover new 4-year BSc and 5-year MPhys programmes. Checked by ASP and CDHW.
19 Nov 2018 Stage 3 of Programmes with a Professional Placement
Add new version to cover new 4-year BSc and 5-year MPhys programmes. Checked by TN and CDHW.
The following changes were approved:
14 Sep 2018 Attendance Requirements
Update to reflect the new 'Digital Check-In' monitoring system. At request of Education Support checked by CDHW and LH.
28 Aug 2018 Using BART for Submission of Assessed Work
Add explicit statement that the standard 1430 hrs deadline for BART/ELE is the time
BEFORE which work must be submitted, i.e. a 14:29:59 is okay but 14:30:00 is late.
Also, submission to Turnitin will not accepted as the final submission.
At request of and checked by Education Support Manager.
27 Aug 2018 The Physics MacCluster Computers
New User's Guide for the Physics MacCluster system.
At request of CDHW and checked by FYO, JH et al.
The following changes were approved:
14 May 2018 Peer Support for Physics Undergraduates
Update to clarify criteria used to vet Wiser applications and move date for training meeting to
Welcome Week. At request of and checked by Buddy Scheme Coordinator.
21 Apr 2018 Submission of Work - Formatting, Binding and Word-Counts
Update price of comb-binding by Guild Print Shop. At request of and checked by MRB.
21 Mar 2018 Marking, Data Entry, and Checking of Examination Scripts
Add table of marking deadlines for exam scripts. At request of Student Services, and checked by CDHW.
The following changes were approved:
08 Jan 2018 Mechanical Workshop Course
Remove outdate reference to the mechanical workshop course. At request of, and checked by CDHW.
08 Jan 2018 Procedures for Approval of Amendments to Programmes and Modules
Update to bring refer to the new 'HARTMAP' processes. At request of Education Services Office, checked by CDHW.
30 Dec 2017 Mitigating Circumstances
Update to bring into line with latest systems, e.g. an on-line form for
submission of claims. At request of and checked by Education Services Office.
10 Nov 2017 Assessment of Physics Project Work and Notebooks
Combine the previously separate marking criteria for 'project work' (30 marks) and
'exceptional performance' (20 marks) into a single category. Change made by CDHW in response to
student feedback and discussion at SSLC. Checked by MRB, CMB and AU.
29 Oct 2017 Assessment Criteria for PHYM004 Computational Physics and Modelling - Academic Misconduct
Add section clarifying behaviour that will be interpreted as academic misconduct. At request of and checked by CDHW.
26 Oct 2017 Advice and Assistance for Students - Help with Study Skills
Add link to Academic Skills and Student Engagement Team and their online resources. At request of Hub Team checked by LH.
25 Oct 2017 Progression and Assessment
Align classification rules with TQA Handbook. Checked by CDHW.
The following changes were approved:
25 Oct 2017 Peer Appraisal of Teaching
Update procedure to make the subject's responsibility for ensuring that they are
observed explicit. At request of SH and checked by CDHW.
13 Oct 2017 One-to-One Meetings with Academic Tutors
New section implementing the University's Academic Support Framework (August 2017). At request of Programme Review Meeting, checked by CDHW.
10 Oct 2017 Stage 3 of Programmes with Study Abroad - Prioritisation and Transfers
Clarify transfer deadline by changing wording from "by Week T1:01 of their Stage 2 year" to "by 1430hrs on the Monday of Week T1:01 of their Stage 2 year". At request of and checked by ASP.
10 Oct 2017 Examination Procedures - Examination Templates
Convert template for mid-term tests to use 'Student No. / Candidate No.' instead of 'Student Name' so
tests are processed anonymously. At request of Education Support, checked by CDHW.
15 Sep 2017 Procedures for Handling Missing Marks
Minor rewording to reflect current nomenclature. At request of and checked by CDHW.
15 Sep 2017 Advice and Assistance for Students - Education Support Office
Change 'Student Services' to 'Education Support' passim. Update opening hours
for the 'Peter Chalk' information point in Physics Reception. At request of Hub Team checked by LH.
14 Sep 2017 Stage 2 Physics Problems Classes
Amend schedule so classes start in week 2 and finish in week 11 allowing more time for the
lectures to cover the matter. At request of SSLC and checked by AU and GPS.
14 Sep 2017 Role Description - Problems Class Co-ordinator
Update to reflect current administrative support arrangements.
At request of CDHW and checked by GPS and PLA.
06 Sep 2017 Use of Calculators in Examinations and Tests
Insert new section recommending a small number of inexpensive/popular calculators approved for use in exams.
This list has been agreed with Engineering, Maths and Natural Sciences. At request of Aileen McGregor and checked by CDHW.
17 Aug 2017 Examination Procedures
Minor changes and clarifications to formatting guidelines. At request of External Examiners, checked by CDHW.
13 Jun 2017 Feedback Strategy
Change wording to clarify that a script review refers to an exam script where individual
feedback is not normally provided. Checked by CDHW.
01 Jun 2017 BSc Stage 3 Group Project - Assessment
Make small adjustment to relative weighting of the assessed 'aspects' of the report to give more emphasis to the problem-solving
and technical quality. Checked by CMB.
The following changes were approved:
20 Feb 2017 Stage 1 Physics Problems Classes
Add links to cover sheets for student work. At request of and checked by class lead tutor.
31 Jan 2017 Reporting Absence From Classes
Update instructions to correspond with the current location in iExeter. At request of and checked by ASP.
09 Jan 2017 Progression and Assessment
Remove obsolete sections referring to cohorts that have now graduated. At request of Physics APAC and checked by CDHW.
09 Jan 2017 Advice and Assistance for Students
Fix various broken links. At request of and checked by CDHW.
09 Jan 2017 One Year Physics Programmes - Marks, Grade Conversion and Transcripts
Minor amendments to nomenclature and fix broken links. At request of and being checked by ASP.
21 Nov 2016 Staff Visits to Study Abroad Host Institutions
Convert to more convenient 'check-list' format. At request of and checked by ASP.
08 Nov 2016 Mitigating Circumstances - Bereavement
New section clarifying when the 'evidence of impact' requirement can be waived following a bereavement. At request of and checked by Mitigating Circumstances Committee.
07 Nov 2016 Stage 3 of Programmes with Study Abroad - Prioritisation and Transfers
Reorganise existing information into a signal section. At request of and checked by ASP.
07 Nov 2016 Choosing or Changing a Programme of Study
Move some information to the Stage 3 of Programmes with Study Abroad. At request of and checked by ASP.
01 Nov 2016 Setting Schedule and Deadlines
Update table with revised week numbers in T2 for the May exams. At request of College ADE, checked by CDHW.
The following changes were approved:
21 Oct 2016 Allocation of Projects
Replace 'pairs of students' with reference to small groups of students.
At request of and checked by MRB.
17 Oct 2016 Examination Procedures - Guidelines For Typing Exams
Add explicit instruction that formulae and data should not be put on the front page of exams. At request of Exams Office, checked by CDHW.
21 Sep 2016 Stage 3/4 Workshop Training
Move to separate section as this is no longer part of the Stage 2 Term 3 program. Being checked by MRB.
21 Sep 2016 Stage 1 Physics Laboratory
Minor updating to contemporary terminology, 'terms' vs 'semesters', etc.
Add 'preparedness' to the list of assessed qualities. At request of and checked by JB.
26 Aug 2016 Maths Problems Classes in Physics - Guidelines for Demonstrators
Replace 'Guidelines for PHY1116 (Mathematics II) Marking and Demonstrating' with updated versions:
At request CDHW, being checked by module leaders.
27 Jun 2016 Stage 1 Tutorial Support - Homework Assignments
Revise 'Errors - treatment of data' so it is more explicit, i.e. 'Treatment of data, including: consistent treatment of uncertainties,
significant figures and SI units in calculations and results.'. At request of leaders of lab modules, checked by CDHW.
The following changes were approved:
28 Apr 2016 Exam Procedures - Multiple Choice Questions
Add guideline limiting the maximum mark for a multiple choice question to 4. At request of EC219 being checked by AU.
28 Apr 2016 P
Add guideline limiting the maximum mark for a multiple choice question to 4. At request of EC219 being checked by AU.
22 Mar 2016 Physics Electives for Other Disciplines
New page to help students from outside Physics identify suitable electives. Checked by Andrew Gilbert (Maths).
22 Mar 2016 BSc Stage 3 Group Project - Assessment
Convert marking criteria to a more user-friendly format and generate pro-formas. Adjust relative
weighting of the assessed 'aspects' of the report to give more emphasis to the problem-solving
and technical quality. Checked by CMB.
08 Mar 2016 Assessment of MPhys Introductory Reports
Harmonise 'away' and 'at Exeter' variants of the assessment of the MPhys Introductory Reports as neither
now has a viva element. At request of and checked by MRB.
06 Mar 2016 Employability and Careers
Miscellaneous updates and broken links fixed. At request of CEMPS Employability Team and checked by CDHW.
The following changes were approved:
23 Feb 2016 Exam Procedures - Marking, Data Entry, and Checking of Examination Scripts
Document process for mark-entry into SRS and checking of marks. At request of CDHW and checked by SJW.
10 Feb 2016 Examination Procedures - Solutions and Hints for Physics Examinations
Add instruction to avoid vague references to 'bookwork' but give specific references to the location of material,
e.g. a lecture number, link to ELE, text-book section, etc.. At request of SSLC-71 and checked by CDHW.
08 Feb 2016 Transfers Between Physics Single Honours Degree Programmes
Document the Week T1:09 deadline in Stage 2 for receipt of applications to transfer into/between 'with Study Abroad' programmes.
At request of and checked by ASP.
05 Feb 2016 Academic Appeals Procedure
Add email address to which CEMPS appeals should be submitted.
At request of Sue Addo and checked by CDHW.
05 Feb 2016 Assessment of MPhys Introductory Presentation
Add explicit description of the expected contents of the presentation.
At request of and checked by MRB.
26 Jan 2016 Assessment of MPhys Projects
Revised so fewer assessors who mark more examples of a given assessment and to reduce the
proportion of marks that are awarded by a supervisor to their own students.
At request of and checked by MRB.
25 Jan 2016 Procedure for Changing Tutors
Add examples of circumstances where a change of academic tutor would be considered appropriate.
At request of and checked by APH.
17 Jan 2016 Attendance Requirements
Reorganise material concerning attendance and absence between three pages:
Approved by CDHW, at request of APH, being checked by SAC.
17 Jan 2016 Stage 3 MPhys Tutorial Work
Amend suggested schedule to bring 'Practice Talks' into weeks just before the
oral presentations for PHY3122 Project and Dissertation.
At request of Stage 3 Programme Review meeting, approved by CDHW and checked by ASP.
18 Nov 2015 Examination Procedures - Rubrics
Change 'Answer FIVE questions.' to 'Answer ALL five questions.' in rubrics for mathematics papers.
At request of External Examiners, approved by CDHW and checked by MEP.
06 Nov 2015 Annual Monitoring of Programmes and Modules
Amend table for 'Undergraduate Programmes' to move weeks of module review meetings to family-friendly weeks.
At request of EC218 and checked by ASP.
The following changes were approved:
04 Nov 2015 Taking Examinations and Tests
Insert section Scripts/Legibility clarifying procedures
in the event that scripts are illegible. Requested by JB, checked by CDHW.
01 Nov 2015 Taking Examinations and Tests
Add instruction to inviligator to specify number of questions/pages in announcement to detect misprints.
Arising from incident report, checked by CDHW.
21 Oct 2015 Stage 3 of Physics with Professional Experience
Remove page for students on placement in 2015 and earlier. On behalf of TN, checked by CDHW.
21 Oct 2015 Marking Scheme for Level 2 Laboratory Normal Experiments
Minor changes and clarifications, subdivide 40-mark section into two 20-mark sections. Minor rewordings and clarifications.
At request of and checked by AU.
21 Oct 2015 Mitigating Circumstances Procedures
Update claim forms. In line with other Colleges we now have a separate form for deadline extensions.
At request of and checked by Lynda Barrell.
28 Sep 2015 Stage 2 Physics Problems Classes
Amend days for issue and hand-in to correspond with classes on Tuesdays. At request of DA, checked by GPS.
20 Sep 2015 The Physics MacCluster Computers
Update information describing the networked iMacs for teaching. At request of and checked by CDHW.
13 Aug 2015Examination Procedures - Rubrics
Update rubrics to use current terminology, i.e. '(Marks may be subject to scaling by the APAC.)' instead of
'(subject to moderation at the Examination Board)'. Adjust wording of the Level 6 & 7 rubric to make
requirements (even more) explicit. At request of External Examiners, checked by CDHW.
13 Aug 2015Examination Procedures - Guidelines For Setting Exams
Add requirement to indicate 'self-study' based parts of questions. At request of External Examiners, checked by CDHW.
10 Aug 2015Examination Procedures - Rubrics
Update rubrics to use current terminology, i.e. '(Marks may be subject to scaling by the APAC.)' instead of
'(subject to moderation at the Examination Board)'. At request of Faculty Board TQA Handbook, checked by CDHW.
17 June 2015 Feedback Strategy
Publish direct link to 'Transcript Query Form' and minor rewording of associated instructions. At request of CDHW and checked by SAC.
10 June 2015 Annual Monitoring of Programmes and Modules
Amend table for 'Undergraduate Programmes' to replace the semester-based schedule of activities and meetings with one
terms and week numbers. Also include 'Planning/Briefing Meetings' in the table. At request of ASP and checked by CDHW.
The following changes were approved:
10 Feb 2015 Marking Strategy
Minor amendments to nomenclature reflecting changes to University guidelines for 2014/15. At request of and checked by Mit. Circs. Cttee.
07 Feb 2015 Mitigating Circumstances Procedures
Minor amendments reflecting changes to University guidelines for 2014/15. At request of and checked by Mit. Circs. Cttee.
07 Feb 2015 Advice - Students with Mitigating Circumstances
Minor amendments reflecting changes to University guidelines for 2014/15. At request of and checked by Mit. Circs. Cttee.
18 Jan 2015 Professional Experience - Assignments and Marking Criteria
Expand and clarifying section describing the expect coverage of the preliminary report.
At request of TN, checked by CDHW.
31 Nov 2014 MPhys Stage 3/4 Projects
Remove references to obsolete modules based on 10-credit units. Include description of timetable revisions
affecting cohort starting Stage 3 in 2015/16. Being checked by MRB and CDHW.
20 Nov 2014 Formatting, Binding and Word-Counts
Make explicit that the 'word-counts' on module descriptors are the maximum word-counts. At request of TN, checked by CDHW.
The following changes were approved:
07 Nov 2014 Assessment of Physics Project Work and Notebooks
Clarify the marking criteria for 'Exeptional Qualities' as recommended. Requested by the 2014 Programme Review Meeting, checked by MRB and CDHW.
16 Sep 2014Examination Procedures - Rubrics
Remove section describing rubics for use before May/June 2014. At request of Education Committee, checked by CDHW.
14 Aug 2014 Stage 1 Physics Problems Classes
Amend table of classes to show lecture on Plagiarism and Academic Honesty and an 'Introduction to the IoP' talk. At request of APH, checked by CDHW.
24 Jul 2014 Staff Visits to Study Abroad Host Institutions
Minor updates. At request of JB, checked by ASP.
17 Jul 2014 Consequences of Failure
Since 2013 the University has been refusing to permit students to retake modules that they have already
passed. This means that 'repeat study' normally only involves the failed modules. At request of Trevor Bailey, checked by CDHW
16 May 2014 Procedures for Reporting Serious Incidents Involving Radiography Students
Minor revisions to reporting form for providers and remove reference to a separate form for students to use.
At request of, and checked by SJM.
15 May 2014 Mark Scaling Policy and Procedures
New document describing the circumstances under which the Board of Examiners will scale module marks.
Writteb by CDHW at request of Associate Dean (Education) and being checked by Physics Externals and CEMPS Education Strategy Group.
The following changes were approved:
08 May 2014 Consequences of Failure
Clarify wording by splitting a couple of long sentences. Checked by CDHW.
06 Apr 2014 Double Degree Programmes and One Year Physics Programmes
Update module names and codes, remove references to 'Physics with European Study' programmes. At request of and checked by CDHW.
06 Apr 2014 Procedures for Reporting Serious Incidents Involving Radiography Students
Upload copies of reporting form for providers.
At request of, and checked by SJM.
10 Mar 2014 Peer Support for Physics Undergraduates
Simplify arrangement for email lists and aliases. Minor amendments to application form. At request of BW (Student Coordinator) and checked by CDHW.
The following changes were approved:
25 Mar 2014 Assessment of MPhys Final Reports
Adjust format to to match the Assessment of Physics Project Work and Notebooks
by adding an 'Assessors look for..." section to the top of each table and amending the wording in some areas so that they are consistent with the
University's Generic Criteria. At request of Board of Examiners, checked by MRB, CDHW and external examiners.
18 Feb 2014 Support for Students Who Need to Retake Failed Modules
Revise wording to clarify the difference between 'referral' and 'failure'. Checked by CDHW.
06 Feb 2014 Support for students who fail modules
Insert paragraph explaining the limited circumstances in which HESW with fund repeat study.
At request of, and being checked by SJM.
23 Jan 2014 Marking Criteria for Clinical Case-Based Report
Update marking/feedback forms to give new space for comments.
At request of, and being checked by SJM.
20 Jan 2014 Consequences of Failure
Move description of 'consequences of failure' to the Consequences of Failure
section of the Progression and Assessment regulations. Include details from document ref CW130629-01 in the 'Assessment'
section. At request of CDHW and being checked by ASP.
12 Dec 2013 Guidelines For Setting Exams - Rubrics
Remove references to the, now withdrawn, European Study programme. At request of and checked by ASP.
11 Dec 2013 University Deadlines for Changes to Option Choices
Add new section at request of Professional Services. Checked by HDJ.
14 Nov 2013 Guidelines For Setting Exams - Rubrics
Add new section 'Physics Examinations for Modules Assessed in May/Jun 2014 and Thereafter' as
agreed at EC212 and approved by the Board of Examiners under delegated powers. At request of EC212, being checked by WLB.
14 Nov 2013 Pass Marks for Modules
Add new section reflecting Faculty Board's decision that the pass mark for NFQ level 7 (M-level) modules
will rise to 50% in academic year 2016/17. At request of EC212, being checked by RAS.
14 Nov 2013 Printing Facilities
Add new section specifying page quota and appropriate uses for the printing facilities in laboratories.
At request of EC212, checked by CDHW.
14 Nov 2013 Assessment of Physics Project Work and Notebooks
Publish new marking criteria. Approved by EC212 and checked by MRB.
The following changes were approved:
25 Oct 2013 Progression and Summative Assessment
Remove section referring to rules applicable to 2009/10 intake and 10-credit modules. At request of and checked by CDHW.
11 Oct 2013 Attendance Requirements
Create new subsection headings:
so these appear in the table of contents and make locating the forms easier. At request of and checked by SF.
24 Sep 2013 Stage 1 Tutorial Support
Add links to ELE modules on 'Academic Honesty and Plagiarism' and 'Skills for Referencing'. At request of and checked by PGP.
21 Sep 2013 Stage 4 MPhys Tutorial Support
Revise to reflect new arrangement in which the project supervisor acts as personal tutor. At request of Stage 4 Planning Meeting and checked by PGP.
19 Sep 2013 MPhys Projects - Assessment Procedures
Extend assessor allocation scheme to cover four-student projects. At request of MRB and checked by CDHW.
10 Sep 2013 Guidelines For Setting Exams
Clarify policy on re-use of old examination questions and move it from 'Policy'
into this section. Also, add new guidelines requiring exam authors to categorise the cognitive level being tested
by questions, with examples for various question types. At request of IoP Accreditation
Panel and Physics External Examiners, checked by Education Committe (email circulation).
16 Aug 2013 Record of Clinical Competency (Form)
Updated version of the Record of Clinical Competency form published in PDF
and DOCX formats.
At request of, and being checked by SJH.
02 Aug 2013 Quality and Accreditation of the Programmes and Awards
Update with dates of recently completed accreditions and audits. At request of Matt Bishop, checked by KMK and CDHW.
03 Jun 2013 Procedures for Reporting Serious Incidents Involving Radiography Students
Add new page giving step-by-step procedures and links to applicable forms.
At request of, and being checked by KMK and SJM.
The following changes were approved:
15 May 2013 Physical Constants Sheet
Recreate in LaTeX using Codata 2010 values and adding selected Astronomical Constants.
At request of AU, checked by AU, CMB et al..
14 May 2013 Claim Form for Mitigating Circumstances
Minor amendments to improve ease of use and processing.
At request of SAC, checked by CDHW.
18 Mar 2013 Radiography Elective Regulations
Allow posibility of unconventional and overseas electives. Add links to new Host Institution Report Form [DOCX] [PDF]
At request of, and being checked by JBa.
18 Mar 2013 Radiography Elective Information for Host Departments
Add links to new Host Institution Report Form [DOCX] [PDF]
At request of, and being checked by JBa.
17 Mar 2013 The Placement Year (Stage 3) [2012-13 onwards]
Add reference to CEMPS placement health and safety procedures to The Placement Year (Stage 3) [2012-13 onwards], and
the role description for the Stage 3 Professional Experience Coordinator. At request of Paula Sanderson, being checked by JRS.
17 Mar 2013 Annual Monitoring of Programmes and Modules
Minor updates to text and forms to bring into line with current University templates and to
improve usability of form. Checked by CDHW.
07 Mar 2013 Mechanical Workshop Course for Stage 2 Students
Add new document giving details of the Mechanical Workshop course for Stage 2 students. At request of CDHW, checked by MW.
25 Feb 2013 Allocation of Projects
Add new section documenting existing procedures. At request of and checked by CMB.
The following changes were approved:
22 Jan 2013 Guidelines For Typing Exams
Upload a new version of the LaTeX example that has more-legible sub/superscripts and
does not require MJM's marcos file to run without warning messages. At request of and checked by JH.
03 Feb 2012 Flu Pandemic Information for Radiography Students
Minor edits to the 2009 'swine flu' information so it is applicable to other types of flu.
At request of, and being checked by KMK.
03 Feb 2012 Exceptional Circumstances Affecting Hospital Staffing Levels
Minor edits to the 2009 'swine flu' contingency plan so it is applicable to more general circumstances affecting the ability of
hospitals to cope in times of staff shortages.
At request of, and checked by KMK.
25 Jan 2013 Declaration of Criminal Convictions
Add new document explaining how University procedures are implemented by MI.
At request of Laura Ottery and checked by KMK.
22 Jan 2013 Claim Forms, Medical Certificates, and other Evidence
Minor amendments to Personal Declaration Certificate forms. At request of and checked by SAC.
16 Jan 2013 Tutorials - Students on Report
Clarify that the normal period for being 'On Report' is for the remainder of the academic year. At request of and checked by SAC.
22 Dec 2012 Terms of Reference for Department Committees
Replace references to the Department Management Committee with College Management Committee.
Rename 'Research Committee' to 'Research Strategy Committee' and amend membership.
At request of CDHW, checked by RJH and WLB.
21 Dec 2012 Physics and Medical Imaging Procedures for Approval of Amendments to Programmes and Modules
Update to comply with recently amended University procedures.
At request of Quality and Standards Office, checked by CDHW.
19 Dec 2012 Stage 3 and 4 Tutorials
Update:
with links to resources that support the discussion of 'ethics'. At request of programme review meeting, checked by CDHW.
19 Dec 2012 Role Description - Academic Misconduct Officer
Add the week T1:00 talk to new students and monitoring the on-line plagiarism training to the checklist of activities.
At request of CDHW, checked by PGP.
04 Dec 2012 Communcations About Students with Third-Parties
Add new section. At request of and checked by CDHW.
02 Dec 2012 Advice and Assistance for Students - Students with Health Issues
Add new section explicitly referring to the University's Fitness to Study/Practice Procedures. At request of CDHW, checked by SAC.
28 Nov 2012 Mitigating Circumstances Affecting Assessments
Add clarification that a Personal Declaration Certificate is need when any 'classes' (the word used in the University's
General Regulations) have been missed. At request of and checked by IRS.
25 Nov 2012 Department Warning Form
Replace generic 'School Warning Form' with discipline-specific versions:
At request of and checked by SAC.
23 Nov 2012 Marking and Checking Examination Scripts
Clarify instructions concerning rounding of half-marks.
At request of and checked by IRS.
15 Nov 2012 Staff Visits to Study Abroad Host Institutions
Remove references to European hosts. At request of and being checked by ASP.
14 Nov 2012 MPhys Projects - Health and Safety
Add new section clarifying procedures for undertaking risk assessments for MPhys Projects. At request of CDHW, being checked by MRB, WLB, SMS.
08 Nov 2012 Stage 3 of Programmes with Study Abroad
Remove reference to notes taken by students in previous years. At request of ASP, checked by CDHW.
08 Nov 2012 Marking Criteria for Clinical Case-Based Report
Replace 'case study' with 'case-based report' and at various other places in the handbook where this document is referred to.
At request of JB, and checked by JB.
07 Nov 2012 Feedback Pro-Forma for Radiography Presentations
Replace with enhanced version. At request of JB, checked by IRS.
The following changes were approved:
28 Oct 2012 Student Representation and Participation - Questionnaires
Add discussion of the use of ELE as an alternative to the Preliminary Feedback Questionnaire. At request of Stephen Rose, checked by CDHW.
27 Oct 2012 Level 2 Laboratory
Update marking schemes so they yield marks out of 100. Minor updates to text to reflect
current practice. At request of, and checked by, AU.
24 Oct 2012 Tutorials - Students on Report
Add 'have been referred (i.e. failed at first attempt) in two or more modules' to the list of
reasons why a student will be put on report. At request of and checked by SAC.
17 Oct 2012 Examinations and Assessed Tests
Restructure content into two new documents: Taking Examinations and Tests containing
information for students and invigilators, and Use of Calculators in Examinations and Tests.
At request of and checked by SMW.
15 Oct 2012 Annual Monitoring of Programmes and Modules
Add Student Performance Reports to the list of
evidence considered by the annual review meetings. Checked by CDHW.
15 Oct 2012 Progression and Assessment
Correct the grammar by replacing 'which' with 'that' when the clause is
intended to be restrictive. Checked by CDHW.
12 Oct 2012 Guidelines For Typing Exams
Modify date format used in midterm in-class test template exam-mtt-phy.rtf for
physics to include academic year. At request of, and checked by, SMW.
10 Oct 2012 Guidelines For Typing Exams
Add new Exam_Checksheet.pdf form for tracking the
progress of exam papers through the QA processes. At request of, and checked by, SAC.
06 Oct 2012 Academic Roles and Administrative Responsibilities
Update and split into Physics and Radiography variants. At request of, and checked by, SAC.
02 Oct 2012 Schedule of Campus-Based Radiography Tutorials
Stages 1 and 2 updated and checked by SJM.
25 Sep 2012 Mitigating Circumstances Affecting Assessments
Add clarification that a Personal Declaration Certificate is need when any compulsory activities
(practicals, problems classes, tutorials, etc.) have been missed. At request of APH and checked by SAC.
23 Sep 2012 Stage 2 Tutorial Work
Add PHY2025 Mathematics with Physical Applications (T1 and T2)
to the list of core modules to be supported. At request of Stage 2 planning meeting, checked by GPS.
23 Sep 2012 Stage 3 Tutorials
Update:
to reflect the roll-in of the new 15-credit modules.
22 Sep 2012 MPhys Stage 3/4 Projects - Assessment Procedures
Add column for 'Student C' to cover three-student projects. Minor amendments arising from roll-in of 15-credit modules. At request of and checked by MRB.
20 Sep 2012 Role Description - Study Abroad Co-ordinator
Replace two separate role descriptions for 'Study Abroad (EU Countries) Co-ordinator'
and 'Study Abroad (Non EU Countries) Co-ordinator' with single document.
At request of CDHW, being checked by ASP.
18 Sep 2012 Examination Procedures - Rubrics
Add mathematics-style rubric for PHY3062 Methods of Theoretical Physics.
At request of MEP, approved by CDHW.
09 Sep 2012 Examination Procedures - Rubrics
Amend level descriptors to comply with NQF nomeclature. Add rubric for Level 6 General Problems paper. At request of AU, checked by CDHW.
09 Sep 2012 Withdraw Obsolete Documents
The following documents, which have been superseded by College processes, have been removed from the Handbook:
Checked by CDHW
09 Sep 2012 Level 1 Physics Problems Classes
Remove reference to tutors deciding whether marking has been unfair. Students who believe marking
was unreasonable should now contact the senior demonstrator. At request of MRB, checked by CDHW.
01 Sep 2012 Withdraw: Preparation for Final Year Projects
Contained mainly obsolete and redundant information. Moved section on Mechanical Workshop Course
into Level 2 Laboratory description. Checked by CDHW.
17 Aug 2012 MPhys Stage 3/4 Projects - Allocation of Projects
Update description of allocation process to refer to web-based preferences collection system.
At request of TN, checked by CDHW.
13 Aug 2012 Clinical Assessment Marking Criteria
Revised by the Clinical Placements module leaders. Checked by IRS and KMK.
10 Aug 2012 Passim
Change references to 'HPC' and 'Health Professions Council' to 'HCPC' and 'Health and Care Professions Council'.
At request of KMK and checked by CDHW.
16 Jul 2012 Lines of Communication
Add section describing the new Physics and Medical Imaging Education ELE Page. Checked by SAC.
30 June 2012 Radiography Placement Documents and Forms
Modify so that links to both editable (rtf/doc) and printable (pdf) versions of forms are provided.
Checked by CDHW.
10 Jun 2012 Stage 3 of Programmes with Study Abroad
Add note to European Study section advising that the programme is no longer available to new students
its last intake was in 2009.
At request of APH, checked by CDHW.
31 May 2012 External Examiners
Add link to University Calendar page that lists external examiners' names. At request of Quality Review & Enhancement Office,
checked by HDJ.
24 May 2012 Progression and Assessment - Feedback Strategy
Document a two-week cut-off for receipt of requests for examination reviews. At request of SAC being checked by IRS.
13 May 2012 Timetable Information
Move information about timetables into handbook. Required by CoGP, checked by CDHW.
13 May 2012 Usability enhancements
Update headers and style-sheets to improve accessibility and usability with mobile devices such as
smart-phones. Required by CoGP, checked by CDHW.
05 May 2012 Equal Opportunities Policy
Withdraw superseded School of Physics policy and replace references to it with links to the
University Equality and Diversity Policy Statement.
At request of Dorcas Cowan, and checked by CDHW.
The following changes were approved:
29 Apr 2012 Job Descriptions
Minor updates, to job descriptions for:
29 Apr 2012 Interruption and Voluntary Withdrawal
Add link to Procedures for the Interruption and Voluntary Withdrawal of Taught Students. At request of 'compliance exercise' and checked by CDHW.
28 Apr 2012 Approval of Amendments to Programmes and Modules
Add reference to Assessment Norms. At request of CDHW, being checked by KMK.
28 Apr 2012 Assessment Norms
New document required for QA purposes. Author CDHW, checked by IRS and HDJ.
15 Apr 2012 Medical Certificates - Guidelines for Departments
Minor updates to reflect current nomenclature and formatting style. Clarify the circumstances in which
a medical certificate will be issued for missed exams. Checked by CDHW.
15 Apr 2012 Lines of Communication
Minor updates to reflect new arrangements for pigeonholes. Checked by CDHW.
14 Apr 2012 Structure and Formatting of Handbook
Minor modifications to the underlying structure and stylesheets used to implement the handbook
so that documents with discipline-specific variants have a 'College-level' view. For example, the
Progression and Assessment page now has three views:
The synoptic version uses a CSS sheet to highlight the discipline-specific text, with each discipline having its own colour.
12 Apr 2012 Submission of Work - Formatting, Binding and Word-Counts
Add new sub-section clarify the definition of word-count limits for assessed work.
At request of TN and being checked by KMK.
12 Apr 2012 Guide to Writing an MPhys Final Project Report
Add new sub-section clarify the definition of word-count limits for assessed work.
Remove reference to '10,000 words', these days word counts are specified in module descriptors.
At request of TN and checked by CDHW.
08 Mar 2012 Advice and Assistance for Students
Revise to repair broken links and use new language. At request of and checked by SAC.
06 Mar 2012 Peer Appraisal of Teaching
Revise report form to comply with current University branding guidelines. Explicitly link to
rtf version of form. Checked by CDHW.
23 Feb 2012 Postgraduate Research Students Handbook
Replace all PGR pages with link to [CEMPS] Postgraduate
Research Students. At request of Andrew Gilbert, checked by CDHW.
The following changes were approved:
16 Feb 2012 Accreditation of the Mammography Module PAMM001
Section removed. At request of KMK, checked by CDHW.
16 Feb 2012 Accreditation of the Undergraduate Physics Programmes
Minor changes to wording to clarify dates. At request of APH, checked by CDHW.
11 Feb 2012 Stage 1 Problems Classes
Minor changes to wording to clarify procedures. At request of TN, checked by CDHW.
06 Feb 2012 Peer Appraisal of Teaching
Minor edits mainly to remove references to 'School of Physics'. At request of of checked by CDHW.
26 Jan 2012 The Placement Year (Stage 3) [2012-13 onwards]
Duplicate section describing academic requirements of placement year and amend to reflect revised
programme structure for 2012-13. At request of CDHW, being checked by JRS.
18 Jan 2012 Access to Books, Libraries and Study Areas
Add sentence explaining that it is important to add one's name to the waiting list for a particular
book if it is on loan. At request of EC206 (minute 11/12.25.01), checked by CDHW.
18 Jan 2012 Terms of Reference for Physics/Radiography Committees
Amend Terms of Reference for Education Committee to reflect current membership.
At request of EC206 (minute 11/12.01), checked by CDHW.
18 Jan 2012 Schedule for Release of Undergraduate Results
Bring forward release week for mid-year exams from T2:05 to T2:03. At request of TB, checked by CDHW.
14 Dec 2011 Terms of Reference for Physics/Radiography Committees
Update ToR for SSLC to align with University CoP. Checked by CDHW.
19 Nov 2011 Annual Monitoring of Programmes and Modules
Minor changes reflecting updates to University protocols. At request of HDJ, checked by CDHW.
19 Nov 2011 Stage 1 Problems Classes
Clarify that tutors are authorised to amend inappropriate marking. At request of FYO, checked by TN.
08 Nov 2011 Radiation Safety Policy (X-ray Radiography)
Updated to reflect changes in personnel responsible, new telephone numbers, College structures, etc..
At request of and checked by SMS and JB.
The following changes were approved:
01 Nov 2011 Claim Form for Mitigating Circumstances
Minor amendments to improve easy of use and processing.
At request of SAC, checked by CDHW.
31 Oct 2011 Guidelines for PAM2005 (Project Studies 1)
Rationalise and clarify procedures and assessment criteria. At request of radiography assessment review meeting. Being checked by JRM.
12 Oct 2011 Transferable Skills
Withdraw out of date document discussing transferable skills. Checked by CDHW.
12 Oct 2011 Essay Assessment and Feedback Pro-Forma
Re-formatted the feedback form used for Medical Imaging essays so as to give more space for feedback.
Include links to both PDF and RTF versions. At request of IRS and checked by IRS.
07 Oct 2011 Tutorials
Add link to University's webpage for Personal Tutors. At request of Jane Rowe, checked by CDHW.
06 Oct 2011 Examination Procedures
Split into discipline specific versions. At request of and checked by CDHW.
04 Oct 2011 Stage 3 BSc Physics Tutorials
Update with link to general problems section in ELE that replaces the printed booklet that used to be issued. Checked by CDHW.
04 Oct 2011 Stage 4 MPhys Physics Tutorials
Update with link to general problems section in ELE that replaces the printed booklet that used to be issued. Checked by CDHW.
30 Sep 2011 Code of Practice for Teaching and Learning
Change 4 week deadline for return of marked work to 3 weeks. Replace references to 'School'
with 'Department'. At request of Dean of Taught Faculty, checked by CDHW.
Checked by CDHW.
23 Sep 2011 Use of English
Obtain copy of notes and permission to republish from Roger Bowley.
Checked by CDHW.
22 Sep 2011 Access to Books, Libraries and Study Areas
Amend so it accurately describes the upgraded facilities.
Checked by JMR and ASP.
22 Sep 2011 Code of Practice for Problems Classes
Split so that there are now separate documents for the Stage 1
Problems Classes and the Stage 1 Problems Classes.
Checked by TN and GPS.
22 Sep 2011 Choosing or Changing a Physics Programme of Study
Update to reflect new programmes and financing arrangements. Being checked by APH.
21 Sep 2011 Tutorials
Add reminder to Stage 1, 2 and MPhys Stage 3 guidelines that students should be given
an opportunity to discuss their options choices. Checked by CDHW.
21 Sep 2011 Stage 2 Physics Tutorials
Update to reflect new programme structure. Checked by GPS.
09 Sep 2011 Employment and Careers
Remove reference to the 'Student Associates Scheme' and replace with link to its replacement, the
the School Experience Programme (SEP). Checked by CDHW.
08 Sep 2011 Claim Forms, Medical Certificates, and other Evidence
Clarification of meaning of code 'IIE'.
At request of and being checked by Mitigation Committee.
08 Sep 2011 Stage 3 of Programmes with Study Abroad
Expand description of how marks from European universities are moderated. Remove dated student reports. Checked by ASP.
08 Sep 2011 One Year Physics Programmes
Fix broken links. Remove references to withdrawn modules. Add conversion table for Bayreuth. Checked by ASP.
02 Sep 2011 Approval of Amendments to Programmes and Modules
Revise to reflect new College structures. Checked by KMK and Trevor Bailey.
02 Sep 2011 Employment and Careers
Add link to Careers and Employability for students in CEMPS, an ELE module
published by the College's Employability Officer. Checked by CDHW.
01 Sep 2011 Provisional Schedule of Employability-Enhancing Activities
Revised in consultation with EGD service. Checked by Gillian Neville.
31 Aug 2011 Clinical Competencies
Update clinical competencies record form covering all stages.
At request of JB, checked by KMK.
31 Aug 2011 Schedule of Placement-Based Radiography Tutorials
Updated. At request of JB, checked by KMK.
30 Aug 2011 Marking and Checking Examination Scripts
Clarify the use of half-marks when marking medical imagining exams, checked by SJM.
30 Aug 2011 Report Forms for Formal Meetings With PGRS
Add pdf copies of the report forms for meeting between PGRS and supervisor/mentors. Checked by FYO.
28 Jun 2011 Prizes
Publish the spreadsheet(s) used by the Examination Boards to award prizes. At request of BoE, checked by IRS and SAC.
15 Jun 2011 Progression and Assessment
Replace a reference to 'Head of School' with 'College Dean', to reflect changes to University
procedures. Checked by CDHW.
31 May 2011 Schedule for Release of Undergraduate Results
Update to reflect transition from paper transcripts to the MyExeter portal as the principle
means of notifying students of their results. Checked by SAC.
24 May 2011 Reflective Diary of Interprofessional Experience for PAM1007
Minor updates clarifying staff roles. At request of and checked by JB.
23 May 2011 Claim Forms, Medical Certificates, and other Evidence
Minor clarifications. Quote relevant section of University Procedures emphasising that
minor ailments will not justify deadline-extensions.
At request of and checked by Mitigation Committee.
23 Mar 2011 Handbook Restructuring
The School of Physics Handbook has been restructured to reflect the 'College' structure that the
University has recently adopted.
Changes to the 'School Handbook' made after 23 March 2011 are now recorded in the section(s) to which they apply.