Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LI Data Science Projects
School	Physics and Astronomy
Department	Physics & Astronomy
Module Code	03 37964
Module Lead	William Chaplin
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Project supervision-66 hours Guided independent study-34 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	Projects are a vital part of developing independent research skills in the physical sciences. A project is normally done by two or three students, who either submit a project proposal for approval, or choose from an extensive list of staff proposals, on the theme of data science. A project is different from a standard laboratory or computing experiment in that there is no prescribed apparatus or procedure. Students are expected to find out about the theoretical basis of their project, and plan their own investigation, in consultation with staff. Students report on their progress by reports, talks and demonstrations.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Plan a new investigation in data science Conduct an independent investigation, analyse the resulting data, and make appropriate refinements to the plan. Report on the progress and conclusions of an investigation by means of presentations and formal reports
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Project report (40%) preliminary report (10%) presentation (10%) project work (40%) Reassessment: Retake module (requires internal resit)
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