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Mechanics & Properties of Matter Lab (H7117)

Mechanics and Properties of Matter Laboratory

Module H7117

Module details for 2022/23.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)

Module Outline

This module provides a rigorous introduction to the basics of experimental physical science, particularly within the context of simple mechanics and properties of matter experiments. Through the module, students will practice preparing and planning for experiments, conducting experiments, and analysing and interpreting the results. Among the specific skills practiced, students successfully completing the module will have demonstrated their ability to keep proper laboratory notebooks, understand and calculate uncertainties in experimental measurements and data, and apply linear least squares fitting procedures appropriately. Students will also develop school-to-university transition skills: through the module they will be encouraged to reconceptualise themselves as independent learners and self-reliant scholars who are capable of the deep learning and higher order thinking expected in Higher Education. The module is designed with intra- and inter- module synchronicity such that learning is supported through Kolb learning cycles for students of all learning styles both within the module itself and in partnership with the other modules of the Foundation Year programme.

Module learning outcomes

Make accurate measurements, keep records of observations, analyse and interpret data in the context of mechanics and properties of matter experiments.

Be aware of the importance of accuracy in measurement, and able to calculate the overall effects of errors in mechanics and properties of matter experiments

Write clear, structured, laboratory reports about mechanics and properties of matter experiments

Set-up and carry out laboratory experiments about mechanics and properties of matter experiments using instructions

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
ReportT1 Week 3 16.00%
ReportT1 Week 4 16.00%
ReportT1 Week 5 16.00%
ReportT1 Week 6 16.00%
ReportT1 Week 7 16.00%
ReportA1 Week 1 20.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterLecture2 hours11000000000
Autumn SemesterLaboratory3 hours01111111111
Autumn SemesterLecture1 hour11000000000

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

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