PHYC50190 Research Techniques in Physics

Academic Year 2018/2019

This module is intended to facilitate the wider exposure of physics graduate students to physics laboratory techniques, additional to their core thesis area of research. Such training opportunities are designed to increase the breadth of students' experimental techniques, enhancing their postgraduate learning experience and providing them with additional transferable skills. Typically this work is carried out at an international facility or laboratory.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module students should be able to:
1. Identify the main research questions in this domain
2. Appraise the experimental techniques used to address them
3. Demonstrate proficiency in at least one of these techniques
4. Evaluate the relevance of this methodology to the core thesis area
5. Effectively communicate the key findings, skills and lessons learned, both orally and in writing, to students and peers.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Placement/Work Experience

400

Total

400

 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Continuous Assessment: Mentor assessment

70

Unspecified
Project: Written report and oral presentation

30

Unspecified

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible.