Unit information: Extended Project in 2010/11

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Unit name Extended Project
Unit code PHYSM3403
Credit points 60
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
Unit director Dr. McMaster
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None
Co-requisites

None
School/department School of Physics
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

This is a compulsory 60 cp unit and an integral part of a 180 cp MRes programme in Functional Nanomaterials. It will be an independent research project of 5-6 months duration, building on earlier taught and practical training of the MRes in Functional Nanomaterials, allowing students to hone and refine independent research skills.

Aims:

The overarching aim of the unit is for the student to develop independent research skills. Additionally, the students will put into practice the interdisciplinary research acumen acquired throughout other parts of the MRes in Functional Nanomaterials.

Intended Learning Outcomes

The student will have developed:

  • Skills to design experiments;
  • Time management skills;
  • Project management skills;
  • techniques necessary for experiments

Teaching Information

Supervised independent research project.

Assessment Information

Assessment will be by Thesis (15,000 words) and oral examination, as outlined in the University guidelines on research degrees (Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes). Assessment will be carried out by two academics, one internal and one external examiner.

Reading and References

Detailed references and reading will be provided by the academic supervisor responsible for each Extended Project.

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