MODULE TITLE

Overseas Study Physics Option 2

 

CREDIT VALUE

15

MODULE CODE

PHY3212

MODULE CONVENER

Staff of Foreign Host Institution

 

 

DURATION

TERM

1

2

3

Number Students Taking Module (anticipated)

8

WEEKS

 

DESCRIPTION – summary of the module content (100 words)

Physics Options at study abroad host institutions 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. Options must comprise learning within the domain conventionally known as 'Physics', but within this constraint Students are encouraged to select modules that draw on the specialisms available in their host institution and/or that will broaden their education.

MODULE AIMS – intentions of the module

Physics Option modules within the Study Abroad programmes aim to enable the student to develop their understanding physics and of the educational system and culture of of the host country and institution.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

 On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:

  1. specified by host institution;

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

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

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:

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

SYLLABUS PLAN – summary of the structure and academic content of the module

As specified by host institution.

 

LEARNING AND TEACHING

 

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities  

0 hours

Guided independent study  

0 hours

Placement/study abroad

150 hours

 

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

 Category 

 Hours of study time 

 Description 

Placement/study abroad

150 hours

Study in accordance with the conventions of the host institution

 

ASSESSMENT

 

 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Form of Assessment

Size of the assessment e.g. duration/length

ILOs assessed

Feedback method

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework

33%

Written exams

67%

Practical exams

0%

 

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment

 

% of credit

Size of the assessment e.g. duration/length

 ILOs assessed 

Feedback method

Homework (see note)

33%

Weekly 4-hour sets

1-5

Written

Final exam (see note)

67%

2 hours

1-5

Written

ASSESSMENT NOTES  

Assessment assignment patterns follow the conventions of the host institution. The above entries are only indicative of typical arrangements. Grades awarded by overseas institutions are converted to Exeter grades using the conversion procedures described in the Physics Handbook

 DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment

 Form of re-assessment 

ILOs re-assessed

Time scale for re-assessment

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES  

Re-assessment arrangement follow the conventions of the host institution

 

RESOURCES

 

 INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES -  The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener.

Core text:

  • Not applicable

Supplementary texts:

  • Not applicable

ELE:

CREDIT VALUE

15

ECTS VALUE

7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES

N/A

CO-REQUISITE MODULES

N/A

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)

6

AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING

NO

ORIGIN DATE

01-Oct-10

LAST REVISION DATE

N/A

KEY WORDS SEARCH

Physics; Option; Host institution; Study Abroad.

Module Descriptor Template Revised October 2011