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Specific learning outcomes include familiarisation with a widerange of experimental equipment and techniques used in research and industry,development of programming skills (Python) applied to the interfacing of computers to scientific equipment and physical simulation, application of data analysis methods(including curve fitting and statistics) to experimental data, and the development of acapability to carry out a complete experimental project from the planning/setting-upstage to the production of a report/publication detailing the results. The practicallaboratory also provides a natural environment for students to develop their transferableskills. These include time management, report writing, critical thinking, experimentalplanning, problem solving, oral presentation and co-operative work.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Practical | 198 |
Specified Learning Activities | 140 |
Total | 338 |
The module is designed for students who have physics laboratory experience.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Lab Report: Lab Report | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 80 |
Continuous Assessment: Continuous Assesment | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback is provided on completion of reports through the module. Early in the spring trimester, provisional results and feedback in general on their progress to date are available.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Luis Leon Vintro | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Paul Hanratty | Tutor |