Entry requirements

Accepted to the Master Programme in Physics, tracks physics or astronomy/space physics

Learning outcomes

After finishing the course the student should be able to

• discuss the potential and limitations of science,
• demonstrate an ability to make assessments in, taking into account relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects,
• assess new knowledge by critically using literature and databases within science and technology,
• identify one’s own needs to further one’s knowledge and take responsibility for progress in one’s education,
• apply already acquired knowledge in physics in order to conduct a project with simulations, an experiment or a literature study within physics, and present the results following in a scientific way,
• critically and systematically analyse and assess physical situations, even when a limited amount of information is available

Content

Lectures/seminars: practical aspects of studying at Uppsala University, physics and society, theory of knowledge, scientific conduct, Physics at Uppsala University, ethics, working independently, learning collectively, how to write a report, presentation of data, plagiarism/cheating

Project: to be defined together with the programme coordinator/study counsellor taking into consideration the student’s needs and the requirements of the chosen track/profile. Examples: MATLAB, computer control of measuring devices, observational techniques in astronomy.

Instruction

Lectures and seminars with student presentations. Project work supervised by a teacher or researcher.

Assessment

Active participation (1 c). Passed group presentation/hand-in exercises (1 c). Project work with oral and written presentation (3 c).