Unit name | Foundations of Physics |
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Unit code | PHYS00001 |
Credit points | 40 |
Level of study | QCA-3 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Vasiljevic |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
IELTS minimum 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5 in writing and 4.5 in all other components or equivalent Students should have the appropriate qualifications in Science and Mathematics at the equivalent of QCA level 2 |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Physics |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The unit is intended to provide students with a broad understanding of the fundamental principles of physics and experience of practical techniques, as a pre-requisite for entry or progression onto undergraduate degree programmes in science and engineering.
Concepts covered will include
Subject-specific Intended Learning Outcomes
Generic Intended Learning Outcomes
The unit will be taught through a combination of* asynchronous online materials, including narrated presentations and worked examples* guided activities such as short questions and multiple choice quizzes to develop and check conceptual knowledge and undertstanding* synchronous weekly group workshops – live sessions where lecturers will discuss questions and consolidation of the taught material, discuss worked examples and problems solving* synchronous weekly group tutorials, which will include discussions of assignments, feedback to students, group work and discussions of concepts and methods of problems solving* independent practical activities* laboratory sessions; students who either begin or continue their studies in an online mode should note that it is likely they may be required to complete practical work or alternative activities in person, either during the academic year 2020/21 or subsequently, in order to meet the intended learning outcomes for the unit, prepare them for subsequent units or to satisfy any accreditation requirements.
Assessment for Learning/ Formative AssessmentWorksheets with feedback provided in small-group tutorialsFirst two Lab sessions and 1st Formal lab report will be formatively assessed Assessment of learning/Summative Assessment•Labs - 20 % unit mark - Continuously assessed laboratory practical work such as pre-laboratory preparation, in-laboratory and post-laboratory work as appropriate. Engaging with and passing the laboratory element is a condition for the award of credit for this unit. •Coursework - 30 % unit mark - Three progress tests (multiple choice questions) will be timed online or in-class tests.•End-of-unit timed, open-note examination - 50 % unit mark - A 3 hour (+1 hour) timed, open book examination to assess all of the material covered throughout the year. The exam will include problem-solving questions.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.