Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LM Project Seminar and Viva (Theoretical Physics)
School	Physics and Astronomy
Department	Physics & Astronomy
Module Code	03 18808
Module Lead	Dr Martin Long
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LM Project Proposal and Dissertation (Theoretical Physics) - (03 18807)
Restrictions	MSci Theoretical Physics; MSci TPAM; MSc Physics
Contact Hours	Project supervision-100 hours Guided independent study-100 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module forms part of a major project which is worth 40 credits. The module comprises: Preparation and delivery of a seminar to staff and peers; Learning of a subject area; A viva to probe the student's overall understanding of project and subject area
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 research literature, lectures and web-based information; Prepare and deliver a talk which will be accessible to the student peer group; Demonstrate the ability to conduct a project in a coherent and ordered fashion, in particular keep an orderly notebook, attend meetings with the supervisor and think ahead during the conduct of the project; Display an understanding of the background area of physics by the nature of the presentation and by response to questions at an appropriate level; Display an understanding of the work in the project by response to questions at an appropriate level; Defend the work by means of a viva conducted by academic staff.
Assessment	18808-01 : Project work : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	100% continuous assessment including talk; viva performance; understanding and conduct of project
Other	None
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