Module overview
This unit entirely consists of a research-level project
Upon successful completion of the project the student will have completed the final year of their Physics with Particle Physics Year Abroad MPhys degree. The supervisor(s) at RAL and CERN will have directed completion of a significant research ideally of publishable quality.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Understand the use of accelerators in the study of elementary particles and their interactions
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Understand various methods in the acquisition and analysis of particle physics data.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Be able to work in large teams of experimental particle physicists.
Syllabus
This unit entirely consists of a research-level project. The project titles and brief abstracts are made available to students at the end of their third year, in the period between the end of the examinations (early June) and the results being released (late June). Students submit their preferences after studying these and consulting with local Southampton staff, which will then direct students to contact potential supervisors at RAL/CERN. A final allocation is made by 15 July. Students are advised to have a preliminary discussion with their potential supervisor before the summer vacation to discuss any background reading or other preparation that could be carried out during the vacation.
Learning and Teaching
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Completion of assessment task | 99 |
| Wider reading or practice | 51 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Individual Presentation | 20% |
| Oral examination | 20% |
| Final Assessment | 50% |
| First Semester Report | 10% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Final Assessment | 50% |
| Oral examination | 20% |
| Individual Presentation | 20% |
| First Semester Report | 10% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| First Semester Report | 10% |
| Individual Presentation | 20% |
| Final Assessment | 50% |
| Oral examination | 20% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External