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Module Title
LI Nuclear Skills
School
Metallurgy and Materials
Department
Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code
04 31190
Module Lead
Dr Sam Cruchley
Level
Intermediate Level
Credits
10
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Contact Hours
Lecture-14 hours
Seminar-1 hours
Work based learning-5 hours
Guided independent study-80 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description
The ability of concisely and effectively communicating ideas, both in written form and via oral presentations, is essential in everyday life and job. The ability of posing and successfully solving general problems is one of the key outcomes of the training of a physicist. In this module we will provide a guide to make oral and written presentations of scientific work. We will also address how to pose, attack and solve general problems in physics.
Working in the nuclear industry also requires an understanding of electrical power systems and distribution, which will also be covered here.
These link to the following topics in the 2017 QAA Materials Subject Benchmark Statement:
3.7 i mathematics: fluency in mathematics, and familiarity with a range of mathematical and computational methods, for expressing the laws of science, for formulating and solving problems, for experimental design and for assessing and presenting experimental data including competency in probability and statistics
iii physics: a broad foundation in physics for understanding and characterising materials' structures and properties, including solid-state physics, waves and optics, electronics, and mechanics
3.8 i the ability to communicate in writing, orally and using graphical representations
ii the ability to demonstrate critical thinking in reviewing the state of the art and in the analysis of experimental data both in isolation and in the context of the wider literature
iii the relevant mathematical and computational skills
iv problem-solving skills
v competence in using information technology effectively, for example to support oral presentation, literature searches and report writing
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Deliver a talk about a scientific topic;
Make a written presentation of scientific work;
Tackle general problems in physics;
Have a firm grounding in, and be able to solve problems related to, classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism and electrical power systems and distribution ;
These link to AHEP v4 learning outcomes
Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study (C1)
Analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles (C2)
Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed (C3)
Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address complex problems (C4)
Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity (C9/M9)
Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks (C10/M10)
Assessment
31190-01 : Computing : Coursework (40%)
31190-02 : Essay : Coursework (15%)
31190-03 : Talk : Coursework (15%)
31190-04 : Class Test : Class Test (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessments:
Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (20%)
Class tests : Class Test (20%)
Computational Lab Assignments : Practical (40%)
Essay : Coursework (10%)
Oral Presentation : Presentation (10%)
Reassessment: Exam 100%