To provide students with an opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles and applications of the Problem Solving Workshop, and their relevance to current developments in physics, at a level appropriate for a professional physicist.

3 afternoon sessions, each of 2 hours' duration, to be scheduled during Semester 1 and Semester 2

  None

Class Test 25%

Examination 75%

It is the default expectation that all courses will offer opportunities for reassessment or deferred assessment. Where it is not possible to offer this in some assessment components, the grade achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade, and any exceptions for this course are described below.

[No exceptions]

To provide students with training in how to answer general physics questions and solve unseen problems which draw upon their broad knowledge and experience of the subject. To develop students' ability to study and revise effectively and to reinforce their individual responsibility for their own learning. To develop students' critical assessment and communication skills, in the context of working in a small group, to a level appropriate for a career of leadership in academia or industry.

By the end of the course, students will be able to: carry out effective self-study and general revision of their Physics courses, in order to answer general physics questions and solve unseen physics problems based on their contents; carry out formative self-assessment of their performance when attempting previous examination questions; work effectively within a small group, sharing ideas, organising / prioritising results and delivering short oral presentations.