Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LM Project Planning and Preliminary Report
School	Physics and Astronomy
Department	Physics & Astronomy
Module Code	03 18796
Module Lead	Prof Peter Jones
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LM Project Dissertation - (03 18797) LM Project Seminar and Viva - (03 18795)
Restrictions	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
Contact Hours	Project supervision-50 hours Guided independent study-50 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module forms part of a major project which is worth 50 credits. The module comprises a study of the overall project, a search of the relevant literature, production of a project plan, 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: Access background information in the relevant area of physics, via a study of the research literature, internal reports and web-based information; Plan a project with due consideration to the relevant design criteria, critical path analysis, relevant milestones etc; Prepare a coherent and carefully planned preliminary report to be assessed by the supervisor and team leader; 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	18796-01 : Project work : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 100 % coursework consisting of: preliminary report (approx. 4 pages + references), and project work (distributed throughout term).
Other	None
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