| Unit name | Year Abroad - taught strand with distance learning |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYS30022 |
| Credit points | 120 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. McMaster |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
120 credit points at Level I/5 by June of the year in which students progress to a university abroad. In order to progress in a degree programme with study abroad (and thus spend year three abroad), a candidate is required to demonstrate an adequate attainment in the major subject or subjects (normally obtaining assessment marks of at least 60 in the Level 4 and 60 overall in Level 5 science and maths units). |
| Co-requisites |
None. |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
A year spent studying in an approved university abroad with a physics content sufficient to allow the possibility of progression into year 4 of an MSci programme, including distance learning of Core physics units PHYS30021 Solid State Physics and PHYS32011 Quantum Physics.
PHYS32011 is worth 10 credit points and PHYS30021 is worth 20 credit points; the remaining 90 credit points are chosen by the student with the agreement of the School of Physics.
Have a knowledge and understanding of the core physics material from the level 6 MSci physics course at Bristol and be able to solve problems at this level.
Have a knowledge and understanding of further optional physics (or related) units as taught by the partner university and will be able to solve problems related to these courses.
Students will be able to cope with the challenges of living and studying in a foreign country.
Variable, as teaching is at the partner university.
The distance learning elements are assessed by open-book written examinations that may be taken remotely.
Formative assessment on the remaining 90 credit points is predominantly carried out by the partner university. The students report on their progress to Bristol and receive feedback. Students also receive formative feedback on the report and the interview.
Summative Assessment on the remaining 90 credit points is comprised of:
See PHYS32011 and PHYS30021. Remaining reading and references to be determined by partner institution.
