Project in Physics and Astronomy

15 credits

Syllabus, Master's level, 1FA195

A revised version of the syllabus is available.
Code
1FA195
Education cycle
Second cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Physics A1N
Grading system
Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
Finalised by
The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 13 March 2008
Responsible department
Department of Physics and Astronomy

Entry requirements

120 credits of which at least 60 credits are physics courses (or equivalent).

Learning outcomes

After the course, the student should be able to

  • show a deep knowledge within the chosen field of physics
  • search, interpret and compile relevant scientific literature
  • delimit a scientific problem, plan a scientific study, choose appropriate methods, carry out the study, interpret and evaluate the results and, if applicable, generate falsifiable a hypotheses to explain the observations
  • present the results in correct language in scientific form

Content

An independent project is carried out, where the knowledge from earlier completed courses are applied. The project is guided by a supervisor in close connection to ongoing projects in research or development.

To achieve the objectives, the student shall

  • under supervision delimit a scientific problem, investigate it, interpret and evaluate the results and present the project in oral and written form
  • search, evaluate and compile information relevant for the chosen problem
  • actively participate in seminars and other activities at the department or company where the project is carried out

Instruction

The teaching is devised individually dependent on the direction of the project. Supervision is provided individually or in group.

Assessment

To pass, an oral and written presentation of the project at a seminar is required. The difficulty of the project and the performance, in relation to the course extension, determines together with written and oral presentations the grade.

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