Level: III
Semester: 1 and 2
No. of Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Available only to Physics majors
 
 

Course Description

A research project on some topic in Physics or a related area which may include experimental work in the laboratory and the field.

CONTENT

Students will be required to complete a 12 weeks research project for completion of their Major in Physics. Projects will be offered in the various disciplines of Physics and each Project will be assigned a Project Supervisor. Projects may involve pure research study toward a fundamental aspect of Physics or address more applied issues. It may involve field or laboratory based work or may be a desk study involving data analysis or interrogation of legal documents. The project should, however, give the student a chance to further develop skills from the toolbox and a more detailed understanding of some component of the course. This course is offered in both Semester I & II

GOALS/AIMS

The aim of the research project is to allow the student to synthesize and articulate several aspects of the taught programme within a single themed research topic. In addition, it will provide the opportunity for further detailed skills training in aspects of Physics. It will allow the student to pursue an individual study on a particular research topic or issue of interest to the student and will incorporate technical skills training specific to the individual student. As such, the research project will provide the opportunity to develop a specific set of practical and reporting skills that will be of use to the student in their future career.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:

  • Apply concepts and principles to the study and analysis of phenomena in Pure and Applied Physics.
  • Analyze and organize information
  • Communicate ideas and information
  • Apply mathematical ideas and techniques
  • Solve problems
  • Demonstrate the possession of skills in self-management, numerical techniques and oral presentations.

 

Assessment

Oral                20%
Report            80%

1. Only students who need not more than 30 credits to graduate will be assigned a project.

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