The University of Southampton

PHYS3017 BSc Final Year Synoptic Examination

Module Overview

The Synoptic Examination is intended to allow students to display a broad understanding of the first and second year courses they have already studied and to encourage synthesis between these courses, as well as broad ranging problem solving skills. Students’ studies will be supported by revision lectures - each week one of the lecturers of the core first and second year courses will lead the session. Problem solving sessions will also be included. The course work involves setting your own Synoptic exam questions which will hopefully give new insights into the material taught and the examination process.

Aims & Objectives

Aims

Students in the synoptic exam will be expected to display a broad knowledge and understanding of the core first and second year courses, to understand the inter-relations between those courses and to display problem solving skills in novel problem environments.

Syllabus

The synoptic paper may draw on any first or second year core course material.

Learning & Teaching

Learning & teaching methods

ActivityDescriptionHours
Lecture12

Assessment

Assessment methods

MethodHoursPercentage contribution
Coursework-20%
Exam2 hours80%

Referral Method: See notes below

By examination, the final mark will be calculated both with and without the coursework assessment mark carried forward, and the higher result taken.

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