2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHYS2050 Communicating Physics
5 creditsClass Size: 45
Module manager: Prof. Jiannis Pachos
Email: J.K.Pachos@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
Pre-requisite qualifications
Level 1 Physics or equivalentThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
To develop skills in communicating physics (written and verbal) in preparation for projects/dissertations. This module will allow students to research a topic of physics and communicate it in various formats: written paper, oral presentation, viva. Students will also develop skills in preparation for future career applications.Objectives
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Deliver presentations including scientific concepts, results and methodologies and answer related questions.
2. Present scientific concepts, results and methodology in extended formal scientific English with illustrations and figures and references to literature sources as necessary.
3. Communicate complex concepts succinctly and coherently, defend results and methodology and answer related questions in one-to-one situations.
4. Complete a CV and job application forms.
5. Perform an internet search for a bibliography and insert it in LaTeX format.
6. Manage time and plan work to meet deadlines
Syllabus
Researching / writing / presenting physics
Researching job/placements/ further study
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Meetings | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Lecture | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 43.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 7.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 50.00 | ||
Private study
48 hours.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Drop-in sessions will be available for advice on all aspects of the module.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Scientific Paper | 40.00 |
| Presentation | Short Presentation to small group | 15.00 |
| Viva | Viva | 15.00 |
| Assignment | Career Skills | 15.00 |
| Presentation | LaTeX assignment | 15.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Students must submit a serious attempt at all assessments for this module, in order to pass the module overall.
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