University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 65

ECTS credits : 32

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Availability restrictions: Available only to students on the MPhys Mathematics and Theoretical Physics programme.

Planned timetable: Not applicable.

This project in theoretical physics research aims to develop joint-degree students' skills in searching the physics literature, in the design and implementation of investigations in theoretical/computational physics, in the evaluation and interpretation of data/calculations, and in the presentation of results. The project work is preceded by a substantial review on a topic which is normally related to the theme of the project. Students select a project from a list offered, and are supervised by a member of staff. Input from the School of Maths and Statistics is welcomed, but not required. Project choice, prep work, and some writing of the review is undertaken in sem 1, but most of the 65 credits' worth of work is done in sem 2. Students should provide the intellectual drive for the project work, taking on a role similar to that of a research student in the School. Note: Some projects will need learning from specific modules - please contact potential supervisors.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must ( take 1 module from {PH3081, PH3082} or take 2 modules from {MT2506, MT2507} ) and take PH3062 and take PH3007 and ( take PH4022 or take PH4040 or take PH4041 ) and take PH4032

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take PH5103 or take PH5102 or take PH5101 or take PH4111 or take AS4103 or take AS5101 or take MT5999

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: supervisor meeting, research seminar, biweekly peer group meeting

Scheduled learning hours: 36

Guided independent study hours: 614

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Project = 100% (including Oral Examination)

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 28%
Coursework: 72%

Re-assessment: No Re-assessment available

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr J Keeling with others

Additional information from school

Please see also the information in the School’s Handbook for Honours modules available via https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/physics/staff_students/timetables.php. This link also gives access to timetables for the modules.