Year:11/12
Department:Physics
Level:Part II (yr 3)
Learning Hours:150
Credit Points:15
Weight:0.33
Course Convenor:Professor F Honary
Status:Live
Assessment Rules
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CMod description
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The dissertation unit provides the opportunity to study
in depth a topic in physics which the student has chosen or which has been
suggested by a member of staff. Where possible, there will be a link to the
subject of the final year project. The preparation of the dissertation will
involve considerable use of Library facilities for directed literature searches
of research material. The completed dissertation will be word-processed and
students will be expected to master software packages for the presentation of
results and figures.
Curriculum Design: Outline Syllabus
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On completion of a literature search the student should be able to:
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use information retrieval and storage systems;
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gather, assimilate, organise, understand and summarise relevant information;
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write a scientific document which contains reference to the sources, reveals a structured view of the subject, conveys some understanding and summarises the topic.
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defend the written presentation orally if required, and thereby give further evidence of understanding. Educational Aims: Subject Specific: Knowledge, Understanding and Skills
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A literature search gives a student an opportunity to review a topic of interest within the degree scheme and to work with an individual staff supervisor.
Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific: Knowledge, Understanding and Skills
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On completion of a literature search the student should be able to:
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use information retrieval and storage systems;
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gather, assimilate, organise, understand and summarise relevant information;
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write a scientific document which contains reference to the sources, reveals a structured view of the subject, conveys some understanding and summarises the topic.
- defend the written presentation orally if required, and thereby give further evidence of understanding.
Curriculum Design: Select Bibliography
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Appropriate books will be referred to once the topic has been chosen.
