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Department of Physics and Astronomy

Applying Physics Skills (F3227)

Applying Physics Skills

Module F3227

Module details for 2023/24.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 5

Module Outline

The aims of the module are to develop and enhance the deployment of a broad range of basic skills and knowledge to elucidate real world problems and/or phenomena, and to move away from the notion that such problems can be solved with the knowledge from a single module. A variety of techniques, both analytical and numerical, will be required, and there will be an emphasis on justification and clear explanation of the physical principles applied.

Module learning outcomes

For a broad range of real-world problems, to be able identify clearly the question being asked and the physical principles involved [Assessments

To be able to express both the question and the solution in mathematical form

To be able to apply a range of analytic and numerical techniques to solve physical problem.

To be able to present solutions clearly, justifying the equations used, and interpreting the solutions in a physical way.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework40.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
Problem SetT2 Week 10 25.00%
Problem SetT2 Week 4 25.00%
PortfolioT2 Week 11 25.00%
Problem SetT2 Week 7 25.00%
Unseen ExaminationSemester 2 Assessment60.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterTutorial *1 hour11111111111
Spring SemesterLecture1 hour22222222222

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Dr Fedja Orucevic

Convenor
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Prof Barry Garraway

Assess convenor, Convenor
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