SYLLABI & COURSES STRUCTURE- Go University- Ghana/Global

Go University 2016/17/18/19

BSc Physics - structure

 

• Overview

  This degree provides students with excellence in teaching and learning in an internationally competitive research environment.

  You will graduate with a thorough knowledge of Physics upon completion of the programme, along with the transferable skills that will enable you to fulfil your career aspirations. Lectures, workshops, tutorials and lab sessions combine to give a stimulating and challenging course, covering the full core aspects of Physics in years 1 and 2. Cutting-edge courses linked directly to the research of the School provide depth in year 3, and the ability to study industrial applications of Physics, as well as Medical Physics, Maths or Philosophy provides breadth.

  Your final-year, independent research project will give you an understanding of the scientific research process and the skills needed to be a research scientist.

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• Course content

  Throughout the first two years of your degree, you will study the core physics including mechanics, quantum physics, relativity, vibrations and waves, thermal physics, electromagnetism and solidstate physics, with the option to take modules offered by our research groups, such as astrophysics or nanophysics, or even electives from other departments.

  In the latter part of your degree, your work will be closely linked to current research. The School provides advanced modules on research topics such as super-conductivity, quantum optics and photonics, molecular biophysics, quantum computing, liquid crystals, magnetic materials, graphene and carbon nanotubes and nanoscale physics.

   

   

  Course structure

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  Year 1

  Compulsory modules

  • Physics Laboratory 1 10 credits

  • Physics Laboratory 2 10 credits

  • Physics 1 25 credits

  • Physics 2 25 credits

  • Computing 1 10 credits

  • Maths 1 10 credits

  • Maths 2 10 credits

  Optional modules

  • Modelling and Problem Solving 10 credits

  • Stars and Galaxies 10 credits

  • Planets and the Search for Life 10 credits

  • The Physics of Materials: From Atoms to Life 10 credits

  Year 2

  Compulsory modules

  • Physics Laboratory 3 10 credits

  • Physics Laboratory 4 10 credits

  • Physics 3 25 credits

  • Physics 4 25 credits

  • Computing 2 10 credits

  • Maths 3 10 credits

  • Maths 4 10 credits

  Optional modules

  • Medical Imaging and Cancer 10 credits

  • High Energy Astrophysics 10 credits

  • Stellar Structure and Evolution 10 credits

  • Nanophysics and Nanotechnology 10 credits

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  Year 3

  Compulsory modules

  • Project 40 credits

  • Professional Skills in Physics 5 credits

  Optional modules

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging 10 credits

  • Medical Image Analysis 10 credits

  • Philosophy of Modern Physics 20 credits

  • Cosmology 15 credits

  • Photonics 15 credits

  • Group Industrial Project 15 credits

  • Star and Planet Formation 15 credits

  • Advanced Mechanics 15 credits

  • Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics 15 credits

  • Physics in Schools 15 credits

  For more information on typical modules, read Physics BSc in programme catalogue after enrollment.

   

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  Learning and teaching

  We use several different teaching methods including lectures, workshops, small-group tutorials, laboratory work, project work and computer-aided learning. In the first two years, the material you learn in lectures is supported by a mixture of small group tutorials, and larger weekly workshops where lecturers work with a team of demonstrators to improve your practical problem solving skills related to the topic. In later years, the lecturer will usually support their own specialist material through bi-weekly workshops.

  Formal examinations account for between 60-100% of the marks which determine the final degree classification, the rest coming mainly from practical work with contributions from oral presentations, essays and tutorial work. Some later year modules are self-contained and are fully assessed in-course.

   

•  They provide you with the opportunity to develop your verbal and written communication skills through performing experiments individually or as part of a group, undertake completion of a short course on data analysis and statistics and learn how to conduct practical experiments in preparation for your final year Research Project.

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  Assessment

  Just as we use a variety of teaching methods we also use a range of assessment types to encourage students to show us their talent.

  To encourage you to learn your physics and maths , as the modules are being taught, all core modules have a component of continually-assessed work which makes up 15% of the final mark. The other 85% comes from the examination. We also assess through written reports, presentations and oral discussions throughout the programme, which builds up your skills in these areas.

  Details on the types of assessment used for each module can be found on the University Module Catalogue.

   

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