| Unit name | Quantum Engineering Cohort Project |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYSM0016 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Dara McCutcheon |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
Quantum information theory, Quantum Light and Matter |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
A theme of the Quantum Engineering CDT is for students to have working knowledge of not just the theory of quantum information science, but also its place in the wider context of science and technology. As a new field, there is an abundance of opportunity for directing its future development; to do so effectively, students need to have the chance to think about the big picture. The cohort will meet regularly over the entire course of year 1 and flesh out a ‘big vision’ project. This is an
opportunity for the cohort to get together and think about the big picture in quantum technology, putting what they have been learning into context and identifying a particularly interesting aspect to focus on. The goal is to produce a comprehensive report at the end of year 1, suitable as a starting point for a large-scale research project.
Upon completion of the unit the student should:
Transferrable skills:
Group participation and peer learning
A cohort presentation of approximately 1 hour explaining the technical details, feasibility, and/or proposed approach to the theme identified in the cohort project. [One presentation per team, assessed by a panel appointed by the QE-CDT, worth 50% of final mark.] A report summarising the presentation of approximately 500 words per student makes up the other 50% of the final mark.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
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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.
