This module comprises a series of workshops at which physics understanding is developed through solving general problems. Training is also provided in various communication skills through essay writing, report presentation and oral presentations. Students also discuss plagiarism and are given instruction as to what constitutes plagiarism as well as auto-plagiarism.
Programming skills are introduced and developed during weekly periods in the computing laboratory.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Understand the relationship between different areas of physics;
Apply this understanding to the solution of real life problems and the communication skills needed to convey their knowledge to others;
Demonstrate the skills in the use of a commercial mathematical analysis package and a formal programming language.
