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PHY115   Professional Skills in Physics & Astronomy I   (10 credits)

 
Year Running: 2017/2018
Credit level: F4
Additional Information   Restricted to PHYU06 BSc Physics & Astrophjysics, PHYU11 MPhys Physics & Astrophysics

Description

This module aims to equip the student with experimental, observational and problem solving skills that should allow them to progress to advanced practical and problem-solving work in Levels 2, 3 and 4. The module consists of a mixture of taught material, workshops and practical activities covering problem-solving and data analysis techniques, positional astronomy, basic experiments in physics or astrophysics, and presentation of results in oral and written form.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 50.0
Lab 25.0
Lecture 15.0
Problem Solving 10.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 50 % S1
Lab Work 0.0 50 % S1
 

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