2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

PHYS3152 Project

40 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Prof Tom Hartquist
Email: T.W.Hartquist@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Level 2 Physics or equivalent

This module is mutually exclusive with

PHYS3160	Physics Project (Jh)
PHYS5010M	Research Project
PHYS5013M	Research Project
PHYS5050M	Astrophysics Project
PHYS5190M	Assignment in Theoretical Physics

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

- prepare, plan and execute an experimental/computing/theoretical or a dissertation project in Physics or a related discipline;
- design apparatus &/or software &/or critically appraise existing apparatus for physical measurements;
- be confident in report writing, small group presentations and in defending your work in a viva voce.

Learning outcomes
Execute and analyse the results of an experiment or investigation, evaluate the level of uncertainty in results and compare with theoretical predictions or published data;
Communicate in writing or orally the results of their work or other scientific information in a variety of styles or for different audiences;
Work autonomously within a structured environment.

Skills outcomes
- Planning and executing experimental/computing/theoretical/literary projects.
- Confidence in report writing, small group presenations and defending work in viva voce.

Syllabus

I) Experimental/Computing/Theoretical Projects:
Selection of project; literature search; laboratory work to carry out project; preparation of draft report; preparation of final report (approximately 5,000 words); oral presentation; viva voce.

II) Dissertations:
Selection of dissertation topic; literature search; literature analysis; preparation of draft report; preparation of final report (approximately 8,000 words); oral presentation; viva voce.

Note: Physics with Astrophysics and Physics with Nanotechnology students carry out projects in astrophysics and nanotechnology respectively.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Laboratory	11	10.00	110.00
Supervision	18	1.00	18.00
Private study hours			272.00
Total Contact hours			128.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			400.00

Private study

This is an independent research module. Each project will vary according to the needs of the particular research question being addressed. Private study time will need to be allocation to;
- Report writing;
- Talk preparation;
- Viva voce preparation;.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

b- Weekly meetings with supervisor in Semester 1 and Semester 2 until Easter break
- Feedback on draft reports/talks from supervisor in Semesters 1 and 2.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	Continuous assessment in Semester 1	35.00
Report	Final project report	40.00
Oral Presentation	Oral presentation	10.00
Viva	Viva voce	15.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

If they have undertaken experimental / research work then grant extension for them to write it up, and deliver oral and viva. If they have not undertaken any / enough work to write up, then ask them to undertake new DISSERTATION project. In either case students pay for this as a resit.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 23/03/2018

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