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Department of Physics and Astronomy

Applying Physics Skills (F3227)

Applying Physics Skills

Module F3227

Module details for 2026/27.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 5

Module learning outcomes

For a broad range of real-world problems, to be able identify clearly the question being asked and the physical principles involved.

To be able to express both the question and the solution in mathematical form.

To be able to apply a range of analytic and numerical techniques to solve physical problem.

To be able to present solutions clearly, justifying the equations used, and interpreting the solutions in a physical way.

Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of different career paths for physics graduates that they can draw up their own plan to achieve employment success after graduation.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework20.00%
Coursework components. Average of best 2 coursework marks.
Problem SetT1 Week 4  
Problem SetT1 Week 10  
Problem SetT1 Week 7  
Coursework10.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
PortfolioT1 Week 11 100.00%
Unseen ExaminationSemester 1 Assessment60.00%
Coursework10.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
PortfolioT1 Week 11 100.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterLecture1 hour22222222222
Autumn SemesterTutorial *1 hour11111111111
Autumn SemesterSeminar1 hour11111111111

How to read the week pattern

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