A wide variety of physics topics is covered, showing the experimental evidence underlying a number of topics in physics encountered in lecture courses and textbooks. Students are also introduced to techniques they might encounter in a physics-related career.
Pre-requisite: (PHYS3004 and PHYS3007 and PHYS3008) or PHYS3002
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
A wide variety of physics topics is covered. These currently include:
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wider reading or practice | 45 |
| Completion of assessment task | 105 |
| Total study time | 150 |
The 4 scripted experiments are each assessed by a staff demonstrator and a 30 minute viva.
The Micro-project is assessed by a staff demonstrator.
Referral Method: There is no referral opportunity for this syllabus in same academic year.
The Poster presentation is assessed by a panel including staff and postgraduate demonstrators.
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Final Assessment | 64% |
| Continuous Assessment | 36% |
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Set Task | 100% |
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Set Task | 100% |
Repeat type: Internal & External