Module overview
This project occupies the whole of the fourth year of, and thus completes, the MPhys degree in Physics with a Year of Experimental Research. This module entirely consists of a research-level project and its written description.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Understand and be able to use of a range of laboratory apparatus for experimental research
- Understand and be able to apply various methods for the acquisition and analysis of experimental data
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Be able to work as part of a research team
Syllabus
This unit entirely consists of a research-level project and its written description. The project titles and brief abstracts are made available to students at the end of their third year. Students submit their preferences after studying these and consulting with local Southampton staff, and the final allocation is made during the summer. Students are advised to have a preliminary discussion with their future supervisors before the summer vacation to discuss any background reading or other preparation that could be carried out during the vacation.
Learning and Teaching
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Completion of assessment task | 72 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 44 |
| Follow-up work | 6 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 6 |
| Wider reading or practice | 10 |
| Total study time | 138 |
Resources & Reading list
Internet Resources
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Performance | 20% |
| Seminar presentation | 15% |
| Viva | 20% |
| Final Report | 35% |
| First Semester Report | 10% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Viva | 20% |
| Coursework marks carried forward | 30% |
| Final Report | 50% |
Repeat
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 |
|---|---|
| Coursework marks carried forward | 30% |
| Final Report | 50% |
| Viva | 20% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External