| Unit name | International Students Summer Research Project - Physics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYS10011 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Paramesvaran |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
N/A |
| Co-requisites |
N/A |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The unit is an opportunity for students to undertake a research project in physics, either experimental or theoretical, and carry out an investigation, usually associated with one of the research areas in the School. The project is student-led and leads to a presentation at the conclusion indicating how it was approached and the results obtained. A research project requires initiative and independence and a diversity of knowledge and skills. This is an opportunity to gain insight into tackling real problems and acquire the skills necessary to work in a particular research area, presenting work in a variety of different ways.
Aims:
To give students the opportunity to undertake a research project requiring them to demonstrate initiative and independence and apply a diversity of knowledge and skills.
Students will gain insight into tackling real problems.
To allow students to acquire the skills necessary to work in a particular research area.
Students will learn to present their work in a variety of different ways.
Students will be able to:
Throughout the project students will be directed by their academic supervisors. The quantity and nature of contact with the supervisor will vary depending on the nature of the project. The first stage of the project will consist of a short literature review initially directed by the supervisor, before embarking on the research.
Assessment will be in the form of a presentation to peers at the end of the project along with a 2500 word formal report describing the research undertaken.
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. PHYS10011).
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.
