Module Information
Module Identifier
PHM5860
Module Title
Major Project
Academic Year
2021/2022
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)
Pre-Requisite
FG37040, FG37540, PH37040 or PH37540 PH37540 or FG37540 (or CS39440 or CC39440 for the FH5P Space Science and Robotics Degree Scheme)
Exclusive (Any Acad Year)
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
Due to Covid-19 students should refer to the module Blackboard pages for assessment details
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Literature Review | 15% |
| Semester Assessment | Progression | 10% |
| Semester Assessment | Formal Report | 60% |
| Semester Assessment | Oral Presentation | 15% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Re-submission of failed components | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Investigate a specific physics-related scientific problem.
2. Evaluate recent developments in the research field of interest as documented in the refereed literature.
3. Organise and co-ordinate their work in order to plan and implement an extended research project.
4. Interpret and discuss their results in terms of the current knowledge of the topic.
5. Present and defend their work orally and in a formal written account.
Brief description
Following the literature research and planning during the initial phase of this module, the student carries out a project normally within one of the research groups active in the institute under the supervision of the project supervisor. The results are to be interpreted and discussed in terms of the current knowledge of the research topic, and the work presented both orally and in a formal written report.
Further details are provided on the project web page.
Further details are provided on the project web page.
Content
The research topic will be different for each project.
Module Skills
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Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7