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Module Title LM Project Seminar and Viva (Theoretical Physics)
SchoolPhysics 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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