Applying Physics (Group Project) - 2023 entry
| MODULE TITLE | Applying Physics (Group Project) | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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| MODULE CODE | PHY3150 | MODULE CONVENER | Dr Chris Brunt (Coordinator), Prof Robert J Hicken (Coordinator) |
| DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| DURATION: WEEKS | 11 |
| Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 8 |
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DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content
Each student will work as part a self-managing team of 4-8 investigate and solve real problems proposed by 'clients' (normally local industrial companies). At the conclusion of the module the group will collectively produce a report and make a presentation to the client. Each project will be allocated an academic staff 'consultant' whose role is to monitor the project and to give the team feedback about their performance and strategic advice when necessary. Feedback from the client company will contribute to the final assessment.
AIMS - intentions of the module
The dual aims of this module are to promote stronger links between universities and employers and to match graduates' skills with employers' needs. This will help students gain valuable skills and experience. As well as gaining an insight into how they could be employed once they have graduated, they learn about working in a team, adhering to a budget and timeline, and how to report to an industrial contact.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
A student who has passed this module should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1. investigate areas of physics in a systematic way using appropriate experimental and/or theoretical techniques;
2. systematically record their work in a notebook;
3. demonstrate an awareness of the general requirements of safety regulations;
4. identify any specific hazards associated with their particular project and/or its environment, describe the associated procedures for safe working, and explain the rationale for such procedures;
5. appropriately complete risk assessment forms (such as those published by the College or the University Safety Office) a required by their particular project;
6. include consideration of safety aspects in the design of experiments;
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
7. research and write background material;
8. contribute results and conclusions to a formal written report;
9. retrieve information from data-bases and libraries;
10. contribute to the preparation and/or delivery of an oral presentation;
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:
11. organise a programme of work;
12. interact productively with other group members;
13. write reports containing original material or analysis;
14. use computers appropriately;
15. evaluate the contribution of other group members.
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
Term 1 variant
Term 1, Week 0: Projects allocated
Term 1, Week 1: Initial team meeting (Monday)
Term 1, Weeks 1/2: Meeting with client
Term 1, Week 3: Individual notebook assessment 1
Term 1, Week 5: Half-way review meeting with client
Term 1, Week 7: Individual notebook assessment 2
Term 1, Week 9: Discussion of plan for report
Term 1, Week 11: Formal report deadline (Monday)
Term 1, Week 11: Presentation to client (Friday)
Term 2 variant
Term 2, Week 0: Projects allocated
Term 2, Week 1: Initial team meeting (Monday)
Term 2, Weeks 1/2: Meeting with client
Term 2, Week 3: Individual notebook assessment 1
Term 2, Week 5: Half-way review meeting with client
Term 2, Week 7: Individual notebook assessment 2
Term 2, Week 9: Discussion of plan for report
Term 2, Week 11: Formal report deadline (Monday)
Term 2, Week 11: Presentation to client (Friday)
The module leader has discretion to make minor variations to the schedule in order to match the availability of the client company's staff, etc.
Further information is given in the BSc Final Year Group Projects section of the Physics handbook.
LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 99 | Guided Independent Study | 51 | Placement / Study Abroad |
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DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
| Scheduled learning & teaching activities | 66 hours | 22×3-hour laboratory sessions |
| Scheduled learning & teaching activities | 22 hours | 11×2-hour laboratory sessions |
| Scheduled learning & teaching activities | 11 hours | 11×1-hour group meetings |
| Guided independent study | 51 hours | Reading and private study |
ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
| Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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| Discussions with demonstrator or consultant (0%) | 1-hour weekly (Term 1, Weeks 1-11 or Term 2, Weeks 1-11) | 1-15 | Verbal |
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
| Coursework | 50 | Written Exams | 0 | Practical Exams | 50 |
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DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
| Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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| Notebook assessment 1 | 15% | 15 minutes (Term 1, Week 3 or Term 2, Week 3) | 1-9, 11, 12, 14 | Written and verbal |
| Notebook assessment 2 | 15% | 15 minutes (Term 1, Week 7 or Term 2, Week 7) | 1-9, 11, 12, 14 | Written and verbal |
| Group formal report | 50% | (Ngroup+1)×750-words (Term 1, Week 11 or Term 2, Week 11) | 1-9, 11-15 | Written and verbal |
| Group presentation to client | 20% | 30 minutes (Term 1, Week 11 or Term 2, Week 11) | 1-12, 14 | Written and verbal |
DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Re-assessment is not available except when required by referral or deferral.
RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
Re-assessment is not available for this module.
RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
| CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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| PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | PHY2026, PHY3147 |
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| CO-REQUISITE MODULES |
| NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 6 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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| ORIGIN DATE | Monday 6th December 2021 | LAST REVISION DATE | Thursday 26th January 2023 |
| KEY WORDS SEARCH | Physics; Project; Team work; Industry; Group assessment; Project management; Budget control; Safety |
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