Physics Group Project - PHYS5300

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Module delivery information

Location Term Level1 Credits (ECTS)2 Current Convenor3 2024 to 2025
Canterbury
Spring Term 5 15 (7.5) Manuel Marques checkmark-circle

Overview

This module gives students experience of group work in the context of a physics investigation in an unfamiliar area. The module includes workshops for advice about successful group project work, and culminates in each group producing a report and presentation.

Details

Contact hours

Private Study: 130
Contact Hours: 20
Total: 150

Availability

Not available as an elective module

Method of assessment

• Report (10,000 words) – 50%
• Presentation (30 minutes) – 30%
• Project Plan (2 hours) – 10%
• Reflective Essay (1,000 words) – 10%

Indicative reading

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Learning outcomes

On successfully completing the module students will be able to:

1. Apply physics to unfamiliar areas (i.e. synoptic or general problem-solving that crosses traditional topic or module boundaries).

Notes

  1. Credit level 5. Intermediate level module usually taken in Stage 2 of an undergraduate degree.
  2. ECTS credits are recognised throughout the EU and allow you to transfer credit easily from one university to another.
  3. The named convenor is the convenor for the current academic session.
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