| Unit name | Practical Physics 301 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYS39010 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Dugdale |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
120 credit points at Level I/5 in Physics, Physics with Astrophysics, joint honours Mathematics and Physics or Physics and Philosophy, or Chemical Physics programmes. |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit (Laboratory Work) requires the student to complete one research-based experiment under the guidance of a supervisor, thereby developing additional experience of modern instrumental techniques, learning to solve advanced experimental problems, developing fault-finding and correction skills and as preparation for the Level M/7 research project.
Aims:
To develop additional experimental skills in the context of experimental modules closely linked to current research activities in the department. To develop improved confidence in handling advanced equipment and improve fault-finding and correction skills.
By the end of this unit students will be able to:
Each experiment is supervised by an academic who introduces, oversees and advises on the experiment. Experiments are usually taken in pairs.
Assessment is done by the supervisor, who marks the day-to-day work, the work-book and holds a final interview, and an assessor, who marks the experimental report. A moderator reads all the reports and moderates these marks, if necessary. The mark for the work is the sum of that from the supervisor and the moderated assessment of the report.
Material appropriate to the specific experiment will be provided.
