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Department of Physics, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


PH40082: MPhys research placement

Click here for further information Credits: 30
Click here for further information Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: OT 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take PH30080
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
The aims of this unit are to provide students with the opportunity to investigate in depth some aspect or application of physics, to develop experimental and/or computational skills complementary to those developed in lecture courses, and to give students first-hand experience of innovation and/or research in an external organisation.

Learning Outcomes:
While taking this unit the student should be able to:
* apply knowledge and skills gained at the university to a research project in a professional context;
* demonstrate enthusiasm, industry and motivation in carrying out the project, as well as good time management skills in allocating appropriate amounts of time to the project;
* demonstrate innovation and initiative, as well as a thorough understanding of the theory and background to the project;
* for an experimental project, demonstrate good practical skills in the operation of research equipment and in data measurement and analysis;
* for a computational project, design, write and test computer programs to simulate the physical system under study, and interpret the results from these programs.

Skills:
Written Communication T/F A, Spoken Communication T/F A, Numeracy T/F A, Data Acquisition, Handling, and Analysis T/F A, Information Technology T/F A, Problem Solving T/F A, Working as part of a group T/F A, (Practical laboratory skills T/F A), Project planning/management T/F A.

Content:
A high-level research project on a physics-related topic within an external organisation.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

PH40082 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Physics
  • USPH-AFM04 : MPhys Physics with Research Placement (Full-time) - Year 4

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.