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Module Catalogue

For information on which modules are specific to your programme, please see : Programme requirements index 2019-2020.

Curricular information may be subject to change.

PH5026 Supported Study Module

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: This module is only available by special permission of the Head of School. It is being provided to help with MPhys students in two different situations:- 1) Those who are on a reduced credit load and so may need to take 15 credits at level 5 in their penultimate year 2) Those who are unexpectedly in need of another 15 credits to be taken with their MPhys project in their final semester.

Planned timetable: TBC

On rare occasions a student may need a level 5 module in semester two for their Physics or Astronomy MPhys degree programme, and this module may fulfil that need. This module is available only by special permission from the Head of School of Physics and Astronomy, and is expected to be taken rarely. This module is available only to students studying on an MPhys degree in Physics, Astrophysics, or Theoretical Physics. The topic and intended learning outcomes of this supported study module will be the same as that of one of the existing semester-one undergraduate level-five AS or PH modules that the School is in a position to offer at the time. Reading will be set weekly to cover the necessary content, and in many weeks tutorial sheets will be issued to be completed. This will be discussed in a weekly tutorial. There are no lectures.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass PH3061

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 hour tutorial (11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 11

Guided independent study hours: 139

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%

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

Re-assessment: Oral Re-assessment, capped at grade 7

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr C R Baily
Module teaching staff: Dr Charles Baily

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.