01. Diagrammatically represent, analyse and / or solve conceptual and mathematical problems related to imaging and materials characterisation.

Activities:

Students are assessed via three lab reports, submitted via the LMS. Each lab report is prepared by students work in groups to generate answers (of around 3 typeset pages in length) to conceptual and mathematical questions. Students sit a final end of semester exam comprising short answer questions.

02. Use accurate terminology and appropriate units to describe physical phenomena related to imaging and materials characterisation.

Activities:

Students are required to use appropriate terminology and units in all assessment elements (namely Image assignment, laboratory reports and exam).

03. Perform experiments related to imaging and materials characterisation using standard physics laboratory techniques, equipment and software and assess the data to check for inappropriate, irrelevant or spurious results.

Activities:

Students complete three extended laboratory experiments of six hours duration each, and submit a report that indicate their ability to detail and assess experimental data. Students follow written and verbal laboratory instructions to conduct the experiments accurately and safely.

04. Critically review and analyse research data in an ethical manner and interpret the results with reference to the scientific literature in order to develop appropriate conclusions and convey these in an appropriate manner in a written report

Activities:

Students prepare an individual report in the style of a professional research journal article which accurately and ethically describes the experiment, its findings and draws appropriate conclusions. Students are provided with a template on which to base their report, along with graded examples of previous students' reports

05. Collaborate in groups to complete laboratory experiments and submit reports.

Activities:

It is repeatedly stressed via the subject materials and orally that students in the group are expected to contribute equally to these activities. Students are expected to submit their own work (as instructed in the laboratory sessions). If they fail to do so, they are counselled after the first occasion by the demonstrator. For subsequent plagiarism, no marks are awarded and they are interviewed by the subject coordinator.

06. Describe the recent developments in the fields of imaging and materials characterisation and identify areas which constitute interesting research problems. Apply research principles and methods applicable to the field of imaging and materials characterisation.

Activities:

Students are provided with a research topic related to imaging and materials characterisations. They are expected to conduct a literature search on the research topic and summarise their understanding in a research essay not exceeding 3000 words. Students give an oral presentation on their research topic to a peer group and the lecturer.