2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

PHAS1000 First Year Physics Assessment

100 creditsClass Size: 250

Module manager: Prof. Alison Voice
Email: a.m.voice@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

A-level Physics and Maths, or equivalent

Co-requisites

PHAS1010	Mechanics, Relativity and Astrophysics
PHAS1020	Thermodynamics
PHAS1030	Electronics, Solid State and Introduction to Quantum Physics
PHAS1040	Vibrations, Waves and Optics
PHAS1050	Coding and Experimental Physics

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

The assessment has two components:
1. Pass of all the co-requisite teaching modules. Doing so gives the students a minimum mark of 40% on this module.
2. A portfolio of other assessment items that generate a module mark that will be between 40 and 100%. This portfolio will consist of:
a. Two written open-notes synoptic examinations at the end of semester 2.
b. One computer-based invigilated examination at the end of semester 2.
c. A portfolio of assignments that will include laboratory reports, presentations and reflection.

These assessments span the programme learning outcomes for level 1. The content and specific skill learning outcomes will arise from the passing of verifiable indicators of threshold attainment in learning (VITALs). The synoptic learning outcomes will be assessed by the portfolio, particularly the synoptic use of knowledge and skills which are a requirement for IOP Accreditation.

Learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of:
o Mechanics
o Special Relativity
o Astrophysics
o Thermodynamics
o Waves and Vibrations
o Optics
o Circuits and Logic
o Solid State Physics
• Think creatively and deploy complex problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to model problems and make estimations.
• Use coding and mathematical tools to solve physics problems.
• Undertake critical evaluation of information and rigorous analysis of data.
• Develop professionalism, including communicating effectively in e.g. verbal, written and multimedia formats, and planning and completing work to deadlines.
• Work effectively as part of a team and have an understanding of professional ethics.
• Ability to evaluate strengths and identify areas for development.
• Undertake experimental work to make accurate measurements of physical phenomena
• Understand and use appropriate techniques to design experiments.
• Ability to apply appropriate methods for error analysis and statistical significance.

Syllabus

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

2-hour formative exam in Semester One exam period.

Students will receive regular and immediate feedback from automatically marked assessments from the knowledge-based VITALs.
Students will receive regular and detailed feedback on laboratory and programming reports, and other related activities.
Students will take a mock/formative synoptic exam in semester 1 and receive individual feedback.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Coursework	Lab Report, Presentation, Reflective Report	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		20.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S1)	2 hr 120 mins	0.00
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S2)	2 hr 120 mins	35.00
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S2)	2 hr 120 mins	35.00
Practical Exam / OSCE	2 hr 120 mins	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		80.00

Resit is of the whole year Exam resit only available for students with mitigating circumstances for the exam. They will be allowed to progress and may resit the exam to improve their mark during the next academic year.

Reading list

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Last updated: 31/07/2024 14:38:02

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