2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

PHYS3505 Professional Skills in Physics

5 creditsClass Size: 200

Module manager: Dr Alison Voice
Email: A.M.Voice@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisite qualifications

Level 2 Physics or equivalent

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Create a LinkedIn profile.
2. Create an application for a job / further study
3. Contribute to a team producing a funding proposal for research / development in alternative energy.
4. Manage time and deliver work to deadlines.

Syllabus

Preparation for next career move.
Professional styles of communication.
Teamwork and real life problem solving.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	11	1.00	11.00
Private study hours			39.00
Total Contact hours			11.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			50.00

Private study

Preparation for activities and assignments

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Group work sessions/drop in sessions/emails will facilitate formative feedback to students

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Job Application	25.00
Assignment	Group Research Proposal	50.00
Assignment	LinkedIn Profile	25.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, but group assignments will be undertaken individually if necessary. Students must submit a serious attempt at all assessments for this module, to pass this module overall.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 28/04/2023 14:55:13

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