PHYS6015 MPhys Final Year Synoptic Examination
Module Overview
Students in the synoptic exam will be expected to display a broad knowledge and understanding of the core first, second and third year courses, to understand the inter-relations between those courses and to display problem solving skills in novel problem environments. Students’ studies will be supported by revision lectures - each week one of the lecturers of the core first, second and third year courses will lead the session. Problem solving sessions will also be included. The course work involves setting your own Synoptic exam questions which will hopefully give new insights into the material taught and the examination process.
Aims and Objectives
Module Aims
The Synoptic Examination is intended to allow students to display a broad understanding of the first, second and third year courses they have already studied and to encourage synthesis between these courses, as well as broad ranging problem solving skills.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the core first, second and third year courses
- Understand the inter-relations between those courses
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Be able to display problem solving skills in novel problem environments
Syllabus
The synoptic paper may draw on any first, second and third year core course material.
Learning and Teaching
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wider reading or practice | 94 |
| Completion of assessment task | 22 |
| Lecture | 12 |
| Follow-up work | 6 |
| Revision | 10 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 6 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Casalbuoni. Introduction to Quantum Field Theory.
Perkins. Introduction to High Energy Physics.
Aitchison and Hey. Gauge Theories in Particle Physics.
Martin and Shaw. Particle Physics.
Lee. Accelerator Physics.
Halzen and Martin. Quarks and Leptons.
Assessment
Summative
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 20% |
| Exam | 80% |
Referral
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework marks carried forward | % |
| Exam | % |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External
Linked modules
Pre-requisites: PHYS3008 Atomic Physics 2016-17, PHYS2006 Classical Mechanics 2016-17, PHYS3004 Crystalline Solids 2016-17, PHYS1022 Electricity And Magnetism 2016-17, PHYS2001 Electromagnetism 2016-17, PHYS1013 Energy And Matter 2016-17, PHYS1015 Motion And Relativity 2016-17, PHYS3002 Nuclei And Particles 2016-17, PHYS2003 Quantum Physics 2016-17, PHYS2024 Quantum Physics Of Matter 2016-17, PHYS3007 Theories Of Matter, Space And Time 2016-17, PHYS2023 Wave Physics 2016-17, PHYS1011 Waves, Light And Quanta 2016-17