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 Academic Year: | 2018/9 | |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Physics | |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] | |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 | |
| Level: | Honours (FHEQ level 6) | |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 100% | |
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| Requisites: | Before taking this module you must take PH10102 AND take PH20105 | |
| Description:
| Aims: The aim of this unit is to enhance the problem-solving and self-directed learning skills of BSc Physics students. Working in small groups, the students will have to apply knowledge acquired during their study to the tackling of a comprehensive physical problem. After taking this unit the students should have acquired a sound understanding how to apply the physical understanding and mathematical tools at their disposal to a general physics or engineering problem. Learning Outcomes: After taking this unit the student should be able to: * demonstrate an enhanced ability to solve problems in physics and present the solutions clearly; * appreciate how different parts of classical and modern physics come together in real-world problems; * appreciate the benefits and challenges of working with others; * demonstrate the ability to plan and research a design project and work with others to produce a group report and presentation. Skills: Written Communication T/F A, Numeracy T/F A, Information Technology T/F A, Problem Solving T/F A, Working as part of a group T/F A. Content: The project concerns the design of a space mission. Over the first 6 weeks students become acquainted with the theoretical description of this problem and the different parts of physics involved in a number of preliminary theoretical assignments which are disseminated using informal PowerPoint presentations. Work is conducted in groups of about 5 under the facilitation of an academic with whom the group meets weekly to present and discuss their work. Special topics include mission preparation, propulsion, navigation/communication, on-board electricity generation, cruise phase and encounter. There are two problem solving tests based on the work covered in weeks 1 to 6, designed to explore individual student engagement. For the remaining time, smaller groups tackle distinct mission design projects which build on work in the first six weeks, culminating in a group report and short presentation. | Before taking this module you must take PH20105 |
| Programme availability: |
PH30072 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Physics
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