Indicative Module Content:
See https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/relativists-toolkit/DA7ED68B971708A0F782257F948981E7
Curricular information is subject to change.
Introduction to Advanced General Relativity based on set text, associated on-line lectures and graded exercises supported by tutorials and feedback.
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Autonomous Student Learning | 90 |
| Lectures | 24 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Total | 120 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Set text supported by online lectures and exercises with tutorials and feedback.Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment(Including Essay): 1 or 2 exercises per assignment | Week 2, Week 4, Week 6, Week 8, Week 10 | Graded | Yes | 60 |
Yes |
| Participation in Learning Activities: Participation in discussions during class. | Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 40 |
No |
As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.
Carry forward of passed components
Yes| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Summer | No |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Not yet recorded.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr Sarp Akcay | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Chris Kavanagh | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Niels Warburton | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Professor Barry Wardell | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |