2020/21 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 2020/21
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 completion of this module, students should be able to
- research a topic in physics and write a well referenced paper.
- use the formatting language of Latex
- produce slides and deliver an oral presentation
- answer questions about the chosen topic.
- -be better prepared for job and placement applications
Syllabus
Researching / writing / presenting physics
Researching job/placements/ further study
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Private study hours | 48.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 2.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 50.00 |
Private study
47 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 | Demonstration of Online searching and Latex | 15.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Students must submit a reasonable attempt at all assessments for this module to pass this module.
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