BSc Philosophy and Physics

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

On completion of L1, you will be able to:

Philosophy LOs
1) Apply basic skills to critically evaluate and identify different forms of philosophical argument
2) Accurately explain ideas and debates within some of the main areas of the discipline, including epistemology and
metaphysics
3) Express your own views in the form of simple but coherent philosophical arguments
Physics LOs
4) Demonstrate understanding and application of:
o Mechanics
o Special Relativity
o Thermodynamics
o Solid State Physics
5) Model problems and make estimations
6) Use coding and mathematical tools to solve physics problems
7) Undertake experimental work to make accurate measurements of physical phenomena
8) Use appropriate techniques to design experiments
9) Apply appropriate methods for error analysis and statistical significance

Skills Learning Outcomes
10) Gather information from a range of sources, and produce basic evaluations or summaries of information and/or data (Academic and Work Ready skill)
11) Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats (Academic and Work Ready Skill)
12) Manage your time and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines (Academic and Work Ready Skill)
13) Work collaboratively with others (Academic and Work Ready Skill)
14) Recognise the value of seeking/accepting feedback to aid identification of your strengths and development needs (Academic and Work Ready skill)
15) Identify when, why and how to appropriately acknowledge someone else’s work and ideas (Academic and Work Ready skill)
16) Learn proactively and develop effective learning strategies (Academic and Work Ready skill)

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year and enable students to demonstrate they have achieved the programme level learning outcomes through their optional and core modules. Assessments in philosophy include essays, presentations, portfolios, reflective logs, and text analysis. Assessments in physics include coursework, open-notes examinations, experimental work and computational work.
Students will be provided with a range of unassessed formative exercises, allowing them to make progress with the LOs and skills outside an assessment context. Opportunities for explicit discussion and support will be made available by module leaders in office hours and in routine meetings with academic personal tutors.