Module Details

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Title PHYSICS ICEBREAKER PROJECT
Code PHYS100
Coordinator Professor RKM Herzberg
Physics
R.Herzberg@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 4 FHEQ First Semester 0

Aims

To establish an open ended and integrated approach to problem solving; to introduce the whole Physics course; to facilitate integration of the student cohort; to establish a working pattern of full days plus homework; to establish a habit of conscientious attendance; to create a manned mission to Mars.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To become familiar with teamwork & problem driven learning.


Syllabus

 

The overall mission is divided into five aspects: Mission Length and Trajectory Landing Craft and Re-Entry Radiation and Heat Shielding Mass Management and Launch Communications and Life Support.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Teaching Method 2 - Other
Description:


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 4

        27

31
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 0
TOTAL HOURS 31

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
Assessment 1 Assessment Schedule (When) :Continuous      100       

Recommended Texts

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