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PHY4419 Dissertation and Project1999-2000Code: PHY4419Title: Dissertation and Project Instructors: Dr S.J. Matcher and Research Group Staff HE credits: 50 ECTS credits: 25 Availability: programmes F302 and F322 only Level: 4 Prerequisites: none Corequisites: none Background Assumed: none Duration: Semesters I and II Directed Study: 33 hours nominal (supervision) Private Study: 467 hours Supports Programme Aims: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11 Supports Programme Objectives: none Assessment MethodsIntroductory report and viva voce (20%), oral presentation (4%), laboratory work and viva voce (26%), poster presentation (10%), dissertion and viva voce (40%). 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. Intended Learning OutcomesPerform a literature search; give a scientific presentation, work in the context of a research group, keep a professional log book, present and defend a scientific poster, write a scientific report. Teaching and Learning MethodsSupervision sessions, self-study, on-the-job training. Transferable SkillsTime-management; working in groups; report writing; keeping a professional journal (log book); oral and written presentation, communication. AssignmentsBackground review, oral presentation, poster, final 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 the 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. |