Unit name | Group Problem Solving |
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Unit code | PHYSM0010 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Professor. Hayden |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Physics |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This is an optional unit that may be taken (along with Exploratory Research Project II) instead of the Industry Placement unit. Students will work in groups of about five to develop a solution to current research or technical problem. Problems will be selected from a subset of those posed by our partners and other members of the CDT. This activity will foster team work skills and encourage interactions with partners and within the Centre.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Unit will run over 10 weeks. Students will meet a facilitator every 2 weeks. There will be interaction with members of CDT and partners.
The group will be accessed via a 30 minute group presentation (50%) and a 2000 word group report (50%).
Provided by academics/partners involved and identified by students.