Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | RESEARCH SKILS | ||
Code | PHYS491 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof TJ Greenshaw Physics Green@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2016-17 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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This module will help students develop the ability to:
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Learning Outcomes |
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Experience in carrying out search of scientific literature.
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Communicating research to non-expert audience.
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Evaluating the possible broader impact of research.
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Writing a scientific case for an assessment panel.
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First experience with some project management tools. |
Syllabus |
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Preparing and presenting the project proposal is an exercise in working within a group structure to produce a scientific proposal that can be presented to a funding body. This will require an understanding of the physics involved, the ability to communicate that physics to lay and expert audiences, an appreciation of the need to plan projects and of some of the tools used in project management.
Groups will be of about 5 students with an academic observer. An initial lecture will be used to explain the proposals and introduce some management tools. A series of meetings with an academic observer will be held to discuss the work on the proposal. The onus will be on the students to organise these meetings, and any further meetings they feel are necessary to organise their work.
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - Outline of the module |
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Group Project - Meetings with project supervisors |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
1 Outline of the module |
12 Meetings with project supervisors |
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Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 62 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 15 pages plus JeS fo | 1 | 50 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Project report and JeS form There is no reassessment opportunity, |
Coursework | 40 minutes | 1 | 25 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Presentation There is no reassessment opportunity, |
Coursework | Individual Interview | 1 | 25 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Interview There is no reassessment opportunity, Notes (applying to all assessments) Project report and JeS forms - this work is not marked anonymously Individual student interview - anonymous marking impossible Presentation - anonymous marking impossible |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |