University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Available only to those on the Physics and Astronomy (Gateway) Programme and the Physics and Astronomy International Gateway Programme

Planned timetable: 10:00 - 12:00, other activities to be arranged

This module develops academic and transferable skills in problem-solving, team-working, information retrieval and analysis, and study skills. It is a core module of the level one programme Physics and Astronomy (Gateway).

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Students must have gained entry to Physics and Astronomy (Gateway) or International Gateway programmes.

Co-requisite(s): You must also take PH1011 and take PH1501

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take AS1101

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 7.5hr workshops x 10 weeks , 2.5hr x 9 weeks laboratory sessions, 1.5hr supported study session x 10 weeks

Scheduled learning hours: 100

Guided independent study hours: 100

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 60% new assignments, 40% marks for the assignments that make up the first assessment specification of the module.

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr L J Jakeman

Additional information from school

PH1502 - Gateway - Physics Skills 1A

Aims & Objectives

Students will develop their understanding of the core subjects that a Physics degree programme builds upon in addition to developing laboratory and problem solving skills. This module consists of a series of workshops, supported self-study sessions as well as group exercises covering topics designed to run alongside material developed in PH1011 and PH1501/MT1002.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, students should

• have experienced and demonstrated different methods of studying;
• be able to work independently and as part of a group;
• be able to express scientific ideas to their peers;
• have enhanced their communication skills by applying their subject knowledge to a particular topic and presenting their finding to their peers at an appropriate level.

Synopsis

Problem solving: problem solving strategies, peer instruction tutorials and regular problem solving workshops relevant for the material covered in PH1011. Practical Laboratory work to develop basic lab skills. Independent and group research into a specific areas of physics.

Study skills and communication: the production of revision summaries, regular reflection on own learning and supported study sessions. The creation and production of a variety of pieces of work on a chosen area of physics.

Recommended Books

Please view University online record:

http://resourcelists.st-andrews.ac.uk/modules/ph1502.html

General Information

Please also read the additional information in the School's handbook for 1st and 2nd level modules that is available via https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/physics-astronomy/students/ug/timetables-handbooks/.