PH30099: Communicating physics project
[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]
| Academic Year: | 2023/24 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Physics |
| Credits: | 12 [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 240 |
| Level: | Honours (FHEQ level 6) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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| Requisites: |
This module is only available to students on Department of Physics or Natural Sciences degree programmes
Students taking this module will be required to have an up-to-date DBS check. |
| Learning Outcomes: |
While taking this unit the student should be able to:
* explore and use different methods and media for effective physics communication, taking into account aims, contexts and audiences; * write a technical and a journalistic report at an appropriate level on an aspect of the Department's research; * design and carry out specific public engagement activities on an aspect of the Department's research; * demonstrate initiative, creativity and industry; * work successfully within a team; * critically evaluate their work using a variety of techniques; * prepare evaluative e-portfolios, including descriptive and reflective commentaries on the activities carried out. |
| Aims: | The aim of this unit is to develop students' knowledge and understanding of various aspects of physics communication and public engagement, by giving them the opportunity to design, deliver and evaluate public engagement events on an aspect of the Department's research. It aims to enhance students' transferable skills, particularly relating to communication, creativity, teamwork, reflective practive and project management. |
| Skills: | Written Communication T/F A, Spoken Communication T/F A, Team work T/F, Project planning/management T/F A, Evaluation T/F A, Problem Solving T/F A, Information Technology T/F A. |
| Content: | Students will explore techniques of communicating physics and public engagement. These may include informal and interactive contexts (e.g. public hands-on outreach events, such as science fairs), more structured settings (e.g. presentations within school lessons), or visual media (e.g. a poster, video or webpage).
Working in teams, the students will identify and carry out several physics communication tasks. Students will undertake hands-on outreach activities in general areas of Physics, exploring a range of methods and techniques for physics outreach and public engagement. They will also learn about an aspect of the Department's research in more depth, and will design, put on, and evaluate public engagement activities associated with this research area. |
| Course availability: |
PH30099 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:Department of Physics
PH30099 is Optional on the following courses:Department of Chemistry
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