Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LC Communication Skills and Data Analysis
School	Physics and Astronomy
Department	Physics & Astronomy
Module Code	03 18573
Module Lead	Dr Martin Long
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	BSc/MSci TPAM (JH) - compulsory BSc/MSci Theoretical Physics - optional
Contact Hours	Lecture-22 hours Practical Classes and workshops-22 hours Guided independent study-56 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module consists of a series of workshops at which physics understanding is developed through solving real life problems. There are three components to the module: Data Analysis, Communication Skills and Computing. The Data Analysis component applies statistical and probabilistic concepts to the analysis of experimental data. The Communication Skills component involves oral presentations, report writing and solving physical problems through team working. The Computing component introduces and develops programming skills during weekly sessions in the computing laboratory. This module is intended specifically for students with a theoretical bias.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module the student should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of basic computing skills; Communicate physical ideas effectively through oral and written presentations; Understand basic physical concepts and use these to solve general problems; Apply statistical and probabilistic ideas to analyse experimental data.
Assessment	18573-02 : S1 Skills Test : Coursework (35%) 18573-04 : S1 Computing : Coursework (35%) 18573-09 : S1 Skills Talk : Presentation (10%) 18573-11 : Worksheets : Coursework (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Continuous assessment (100%)
Other	None
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