MSci Physics; MSci Physics and Astrophysics; MSci Physics and Space Research; MSci Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology; MSci Physics with Business Management; MSci Physics with Medical Physics
This module forms part of a major project which in total is worth 50 credits. This module comprises a seminar to staff and peers, a viva to probe the student's overall project performance and understanding, and an assessment of good practice in carrying out the project, e.g. with evidence including note keeping.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module the student should be able to:Explain the work carried out in the project to an audience comprising a mix of teaching staff, research staff and peers;Display an understanding of the work by response to questions at any appropriate level;Defend the work by means of a viva conducted by academic staff;Demonstrate the ability to conduct a project in a coherent and ordered fashion, in particular display the ability to keep a laboratory notebook, attend meetings with the supervisor and think ahead during the conduct of the project.
Assessment
18795-01 : Project work : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: 100% coursework consisting of: project seminar (25 mins presentation + 10 mins discussion), viva (30 mins), and project work (distributed throughout term)