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PHY3122 Project and Dissertation1999-2000Code: PHY3122Title: Project and Dissertation Instructors: Dr S.J. Matcher and Research Group Staff HE credits: 30 ECTS credits: 15 Availability: MPhys programmes only Level: 3 Prerequisites: none Corequisites: none Background Assumed: none Duration: Semesters I and II Directed Study: 108 hours Private Study: 192 hours Supports Programme Aims: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11 Supports Programme Objectives: none Assessment MethodsOral Presentation (6.7%), written report and viva voce (26.7%), laboratory work and viva voce (66.7%). RationaleA 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 necessary for the practising physicist. PHY3122 constitutes the first part of a two-part, 70-credit project extending over the third and fourth years of MPhys programmes. PHY4415 forms the second part. Intended Learning Outcomes
Teaching and Learning MethodsSupervised project work, self-study. Transferable SkillsTime-management; working in groups; report writing; keeping a research notebook; oral and written presentation; communication; independent background research, appropriate use of computers. AssignmentsBackground review and report, weekly reports as detailed below. Module TextNot applicableSupplementary ReadingNot applicableSyllabus Plan and ContentStudents will work in one of the existing main research groups in the School. Over the period of the project, they will learn what it means to work in an active research group. The students will not only develop research skills and communication skills but also gain valuable experience in team work. Between two and four students will work on a particular research topic, and within a group the students will work in pairs. Note: Further details of the MPhys projects and assessment criteria are given in the School of Physics handbooks.
Feedback to StudentsStudents have a weekly supervision meeting with their supervisor(s). Feedback from StudentsFeedback 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. |