Module Details

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Title WORKING WITH PHYSICS FOR EDUCATION II
Code PHYS265
Coordinator Dr HL Vaughan
Central Teaching Laboratory
H.L.Vaughan@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims

To provide students with knowledge of Matlab programming and experience and practice at solving complex Physics programmes computationally. To use programming techniques to solve problems in Physics, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and/or medical applciations of physics. To develop skills in modelling the solution to a problem To provide students with experience of working in a small group To provide students with experience of teaching and communicating physics to different school aged audiences. To provide students with experience of communicating to alarge group of pupils. To provide students with knowledge of safe-guarding, inclusivity and techniques in controlling sessions through activity design. To provide students with the opportunity to reflect on their own learning.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Employ programming techniques to solve problems in physics

(LO2) Computationally model the solution to a physics problem

(LO3) Improved communication skills (written and oral)

(LO4) Design and deliver an outreach session for a large school aged audience

(LO5) Design and deliver teaching sessions for school aged audience

(LO6) Apply knowledge about safe-guarding, inclusion and organisation in session design

(LO7) Describe and explain reasons for communication success through a reflective journal

(LO8) Explain and evaluate the success of session designed through a reflective journal

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Communication skills

(S3) Ethical awareness

(S4) Investigative Skills

(S5) IT skills

(S6) Lifelong learning skills/Personal Skills


Syllabus

 

1  The following is delivered through lectures and computing classes. A basic introduction to programming with Matlab using a simple program that outputs text and does simple calculations. This will be used to evaluate simple formulae. Use of more complex programming methods including parameter lists and loops; use of numerical integration and more complex mathametical expressions Use of arrays, plotting in Matlab Use of random numbers; generation of histograms and Gaussians Applications of these techniques to problems through the use of sample programs 2  An introduction to Monte Carlo techniques (lectures) The use of Monte Carlo techniques to solve problems using Matlab (computing sessions). The problems will link be focused towards the Physics, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Medical Physics programmes. Write up of computing project report. 3 The following is delivered in seminars  An introduction to basic safe-guarding, inclusivity and lesson and outreach  session planning 4 The following will be problem based learning Three communication scenarios will be set to the students: Primary school class, Secondary School class and an A-Level/general public audience. Students will work in teams to design and deliver activities, lessons or media suitable for the age group.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: MatLab Lectures
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Semester 1 - with full Physics cohort

Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work
Description: MatLab programming sessions
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Semester 1 - with full Physics cohort

Teaching Method 3 - Problem Based Learning
Description: Three real-life schools based communication problems
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Semester 2 - in small groups


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

    24

  36

72
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 78
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Computing Project There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  Student directed (8-    30       
Problems set in computing sessions There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  Weekly problem class    20       
Design and Performance (Audience 1) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  Equivalent to 15 min         
Design and Performance (Audience 2) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  Equivalent to 30 min    15       
Design and Performance (Audience 3) There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2      20       
Portfolio There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  ~2500 words    10       

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