These assessment norms are indicative and describe the pattern and weight of assessments used in modules delivered by the Department. New and amended module descriptor are compared with these norms as part of the module approval process.
Modules with codes starting PHY should conform to the following assessment norms:
| Level | Weight | Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0% | Exercises set by tutor | 3×1-hour sets (typical) |
| 10% | 7 × Problems Sets | 2 hours per set | |
| 15% | Mid-Term Test 1 | 30 minutes | |
| 15% | Mid-Term Test 2 | 30 minutes | |
| 60% | Final Examination | 2 hours | |
| 5 | 0% | Exercises set by tutor | 3×1-hour sets (typical) |
| 10% | 8 × Problems Sets | 2 hours per set | |
| 15% | Mid-Term Test 1 | 30 minutes | |
| 75% | Final Examination | 2 hours | |
| 6 & 7 | 0% | 4 × Problems Sets | 4 hours per set |
| 100% | Final Examination | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Level | Weight | Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0% | 7 × Problems Sets | 2 hours per set |
| 100% | Final Examination | 2 hours | |
| 5 | 0% | 8 × Problems Sets | 2 hours per set |
| 100% | Final Examination | 2 hours | |
| 6 & 7 | 0% | 4 × Problems Sets | 4 hours per set |
| 100% | Final Examination | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Level | Weight | Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 20% | 5 × Problems Sets | 6 hours per set |
| 15% | Mid-Term Test 1 | 30 minutes | |
| 15% | Mid-Term Test 2 | 30 minutes | |
| 50% | Final Examination | 2 hours | |
| 5 | 20% | 10 × Problems Sets | 3 hours per set |
| 15% | Mid-Term Test 1 | 30 minutes | |
| 15% | Mid-Term Test 2 | 30 minutes | |
| 50% | Final Examination | 2 hours | |
Where formal reports are used to assess work, a formula based on 300–500 words per credit is used. For example, the word-limit for a report comprising 50% of the assessment of a 15-credit module would lie in the range 2250–3750 words.
The information on this page is indicative, for definitive information please refer to the published module descriptors.