In this course students undertake a major research project which extends over both semesters. Students normally work in pairs, in close collaboration with a member of staff. The aim of the project is to further develop the skills necessary for research, along with written and verbal communication skills
After studying this course students should:
• have developed their initiative and originality.
• have developed their organisational skills in the allocation of areas of responsibility and the preparation of a schedule allowing completion of the project on time.
• have developed skills in decision making and the determination of priorities.
• have further developed their literature searching and comprehension skills.
• have developed team working skills through the interaction of the two students and the project supervisor.
• have extended skills in laboratory or theoretical work such as the application of scientific method, the keeping of systematic records and the critical analysis of results.
• have developed the ability to discuss the results in a broader context.
• have developed communication skills through the presentation of written accounts of their work.
• have developed IT skills through the preparation of word processed reports including equations, figures and tables.
• have developed personal confidence and verbal communication skills through the defence of their work in an oral examination.
Projects may be experimental, computational or theoretical. Students registered for `MPhys with...' degrees are normally required to choose a project involving their subsidiary subject. Proposals for projects are normally put forward by members of staff; students may suggest their own projects, but their viability in terms of time, space and cost must be verified by the proposed supervisor and the program coordinator.
| Activity | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Lab | 24 |
| Method | Hours | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Supervisor mark - Overall performance during the year 15%, Progress report 5%, Final report 20% | - | 40% |
| Examiner 1 mark - Final report 18%, viva 9%, lay report 3% | - | 30% |
| Examiner 2 mark - Final report 18%, viva 9%, lay report 3% | - | 30% |
Referral Method: There is no referral opportunity for this syllabus in same academic year