Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
| PHAS2000 | 2nd year Physics Assessment |
| PHAS2200 | Astrophysics Experimental Skills |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module further develops key laboratory and research skills. Experiments will be conducted in core physics to develop skills in laboratory work, and the appropriate recording, analysis and presentation of results.
This module further develops key laboratory and research skills. This includes understanding the appropriate use of experimental and measuring equipment, being able to draw conclusions from results obtained as well as understand the accuracy of those results to critically analyse the obtained data, as well as presenting those results in an appropriate fashion for different audiences. An in-depth open-ended study will build skills for final year research projects.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Ability to plan, execute and analyse critically the results of laboratory experiments in core physics, demonstrating good experimental practice, systematic and reliable recording of procedures and data.
2. Evaluate the level of uncertainty in results.
3. Further develop understanding of using appropriate computer based data visualisation to present results, in a style consistent with published scientific papers in the field.
4. Ability to work within a group as appropriate to experimental physics.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
a. Expertise at using laboratory equipment and appropriate analysis tools.
b. Manage time and plan work to meet deadlines.
c. Teamwork
d. The ability to present work in a variety of formats (reports, talks, posters), using appropriate methods for Physics with illustrations, figures and references, communicating complex scientific concepts succinctly and coherently, and answer related questions in appropriate situations.
1. Uncertainty, both statistical and systematic, and how to interpret these.
2. Simple covariance analysis and correlated errors.
3. Using appropriate resources to present work, and compare with existing literature.
Methods of assessment
The assessment details for this module will be provided at the start of the academic year
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Practical | 11 | 6 | 66 |
| Private study hours | 130 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 70 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 30/04/2025
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