PROJECT B

Course Code

PX 4505

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr J M S Skakle

Pre-requisites

None.

Notes

Available only to students in programme year 4.

Overview

This course is normally available only to students registered for the MPhys but also, in special circumstances, to BSc students by permission of the Head of Physics. It consists of a supervised project which provides experience of investigating a real problem in physics, or its application, or in a related discipline, or in applied mathematics. Presenting the results obtained is an integral part of the investigation.

Structure

12 week course - regular project guidance sessions. For example, 12 weekly meetings at 1 hour per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment (80%) and oral examination (20%).