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Specific learning outcomes include familiarisation with a wide range of experimental equipment and techniques used in research and industry, development of programming skills (Python) applied to the interfacing of computers to scientific equipment and physical simulation, application of data analysis methods (including curve fitting and statistics) to experimental data, and the development of a capability to carry out a complete experimental project from the planning/setting-upstage to the production of a report/publication detailing the results. The practical laboratory also provides a natural environment for students to develop their transferable skills. These include time management, report writing, critical thinking, experimental planning, problem solving, oral presentation and co-operative work.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Practical | 198 |
Specified Learning Activities | 140 |
Total | 338 |
The module is designed for students who have physics laboratory experience.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Continuous Assessment | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Lab Report: Lab Report | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 80 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback is provided on completion of reports through the module. Early in the spring trimester, provisional results and feedback in general on their progress to date are available.
Name | Role |
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Dr Antonio Benedetto | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Nuala Caffrey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Luis Leon Vintro | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Tom McCormack | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor John Quinn | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Brian Vohnsen | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Paul Hanratty | Tutor |