| Unit name | Physics Project with Scientific Computing 330 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYS30029 |
| Credit points | 30 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Carrington |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
120 credit points at level I (intermediate) in Physics with Scientific Computing. |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
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| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This project is an opportunity for students to take a topic in physics and carry out a computational investigation, usually associated with one of the research areas in the School of Physics. Scientific computing projects may be performed singly or in pairs, and will include a substantial computing element. The project is student-led and leads to a substantial report detailing the project, how it was approached and the results obtained. The project will be supervised by academic experts in both Physics and computing.
Aims: The project is a substantial exercise where the student learns and demonstrates initiative and independence, bringing a diversity of knowledge and computing skills to bear on a particular topic. It is also intended that the student will gain insight into tackling real problems rather than simply acquisition of knowledge.
The student will:
Scientific computing projects will generally be based in School of Physics computing rooms, except experimental projects (computer interfacing, experimental control and data acquisition) which will be laboratory-based. Projects will involve one or more supervisors (including at least one with specific computing knowledge) and an assessor, all of whom will be involved during the duration of the project. Generally the student and supervisor(s) will meet weekly.
Assessment is through an interim presentation (10%, half peer-assessed, ILO’s 1-3) at the beginning of teaching block 2 and the final report of up to 6,000 words at the start of the summer term (90%, ILO’s 1-4). The assessor will interview the student at the end of the unit. All reports are produced independently, even if the project is done in pairs. The assessment is based on day-to-day performance throughout the project, the quality of the report and the results and analysis. Marks will be awarded for technical ability, diligence and motivation, a substantial and well-executed computing element, and an understanding of the science of the project. The marks will be agreed upon by the assessor and the supervisor.
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.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. PHYS30029).
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.
