Unit name | Research Project |
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Unit code | PHYSM0013 |
Credit points | 60 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Professor. Hayden |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Physics |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This is an independent research project of 4-5 months duration. It builds on earlier taught and practical training allowing students to develop their independent research skills. In many cases the project will lead into a PhD project. The project may be carried in conjunction with, or at the laboratories of one of our partners as a "research placement". Such a placement gives students exposure to the rigours of a professional research environment outside the Universities of Bristol and Bath, and give the opportunity to sample life within an industrial company.
On completion of a successful project, the students will be able to:
Research project with ongoing supervision provided by project supervisor and associates.
Formative assessment. After one month students will submit a 1000 word literature survey and outline plan for the remainder of the project.
Summative assessment. Final report of about 5000 words (80%) and logbooks (20%). Both assessments carried out by university supervisor and second examiner.
References and reading will be provided by the academic supervisor responsible for each Research Project.