| Unit name | Industrial Group Project |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYS30007 |
| Credit points | 30 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Fox |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Group industrial projects will be based on real problems set by external clients, which are tackled by groups of 4-6 students. The students steer their own projects, managing their own small budget, and keeping formal minutes of regular project meetings which are fed back to an academic acting in a consultative role. At the end of the project, the students produce a joint report and presentation for their academic consultant and the client. Assessment has both group and individual elements. The aims are to give students
Students should be able to: Demonstrate teamwork skills, including management, setting objectives, organising tasks, delivering results, a joint report and presentation on time Run formal meetings, with timely minutes Demonstrate the skills needed to perform research in the project area, including practical skills needed for the project, computational skills, time management etc as required Write a joint report Give a presentation and liaise with the client and academic consultant Gain an appreciation of industrial needs and future opportunities.
Students are expected to work independently, engaging with their academic supervisor and the client as necessary.
Formative Assessment: Feedback will be provided on the interim presentation Summative Assessment: 50% Group report and organisation 20% Group presentation 30% Individual contribution.
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How much time the unit requires
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of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
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Assessment
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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).
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