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FCE003   Scientific and Laboratory Skills   (20 credits)

 
Year Running: 2017/2018
Credit level:
Excluded   FCE001   FCE002  

Description

This module will introduce: 1. Practical skills common to physics and broad based science and engineering themes. It will develop student practice in performing laboratory experiments using a range of measurement techniques, understanding errors, writing method statements, using appropraite graphing and statistical techniques, and drawing valid conclusions. 2. Communication skills in presenting information both formally and informally, verbal and written. 3. Group work and organisational skills needed to become a successful student.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 104.0
Lab 72.0
Lecture 24.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Other 0.0 100 %
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2017-18.