| Unit name | Quantum Engineering Individual Project A |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYSM0017 |
| Credit points | 40 |
| 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 |
None |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This is one of two independent research units for the Quantum Engineering centre for doctoral training, of
approximately four months duration. Students will choose projects that have been vetted as appropriate to
quantum engineering from proposals submitted by potential supervisors. They are encouraged to expand
their horizons with one of the two projects (e.g. a theory project for an experimentalist). It is possible that
one could grow into a PhD project.
The main purpose of this unit is to foster independent research skills. Other outcomes include:
-The development of specific experimental or theoretical techniques involved in the projects. -The development of time and project management skills. -The ability to write technical scientific documents. - The ability to communicate scientific results.Supervised independent research project.Contact Hours Per Week 1-2. Student Input Approximately 400 hours of effort, approximately 20 of which would be contact with supervisor(s). The remainder would be split, depending on the particular project, between background reading, laboratory time, calculations, and preparation of the report.
Formative assessment will consist of a progress review outlining the student's research plan to be
completed within the first month, assessed by the supervisor.
Summative assessment will take the form of a report of approximately 3000 words, assessed by the
supervisor.
To be specified by the supervisor.
