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PH4105   Physics Laboratory 2

Academic year(s): 2018-2019

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm Mon and 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm Thu

The aims of the module are (i) to familiarise students with a wide variety of experimental techniques and equipment, and (ii) to instil an appreciation of the significance of experiments and their results. The module consists of sub-modules on topics such as solid state physics, optics, interfacing, and signal processing.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass PH3081 or pass PH3082 or ( pass MT2506 and pass MT2507 )

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 x 3.5-hour laboratories.

Scheduled learning hours: 70

Guided independent study hours: 80

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

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

Re-assessment: No Re-assessment available - laboratory based

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr C Rae and 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.