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Physics
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to Daniel who is describing his university course in physics.
Answer these questions.
Why is it convenient for students to have a common first year in all of the
“Physics with…” programmes?
Which of the subjects listed in Task 2 does Daniel mention as his ‘Core’ physics modules?
What ‘Optional’ modules does he speak about?
What skills do students develop throughout their degree?
What is a Professional Training Year? How do students benefit from it?
Why electives in Modern Languages are popular with the physics students?
Why did Daniel get interested in the single subject Physics degree course?
What is his final year research project title?
What is Daniel planning to do after he gets the BSc degree?
Discuss
Name the course(s) in physics you are doing now at university? Are they theoretical or practical?
Which course do you like most? Why?
Which new courses are you going to take next semester? What topics do they cover?
Would you be interested in doing a professional training year (what subject area and what country)?
Get real
Go online. Study the web site or the Prospectus of your university and find information about your faculty. Write a description of the physics course you are doing.
Be sure to include:
aims of the course
course description
departments and staff
methods of teaching
frequency of classes
methods of assessment
Reading
Read the student profile. Take notes under the headings:
reasons to study physicsStudy help
A profile is a short article about someone, a description of a person that contains all the details that someone needs to know this person better.
reasons to choose Strathclyde university
length of study and degrees
achievements
leisure time activities
Physics was my favourite subject at school and Strathclyde offers the most interesting and applicable courses. In fact, it seemed the ideal choice of university for me. The research facilities at Strathclyde are excellent, there are always computers available on campus 24 hours a day and the libraries are easy to work in. There were many aspects of physics which initially interested me. I loved mathematics and finding out how and why things worked. This interest grew and developed during my time at Strathclyde. So, over the next four years I learned various branches of physics through completion of theoretical and experimental classes and eventually earned a BSc Honours degree. I enjoyed my undergraduate degree so much that when I finished I began a PhD with the Bimolecular and Chemical Physics group at the university. One of my other primary interests is teaching physics. Over the years I have come to believe that guiding others through their physics journey is very rewarding and it helps me to improve my teaching skills. I hope I have found a job that allows me to achieve a balance of research and teaching. So how do I spend my free time? I enjoy working with my Mac (yes, a Macintosh!). Also, I’ve been trying to improve my programming skills. I took a C++ course here at Strathclyde University where we had to build a library as a final project. My circuit simulator is on-line, with a fair amount of documentation. It’s nothing spectacular as it was my first “real” C++ project, but it was good enough to give me a taste of the language. My another ‘love’ is music. At the moment I’m learning to play the guitar. (It’s not easy but I’m working really hard). I don’t mind practicing every day, really, as I’ve always wanted to play the guitar and being the centre of attention at parties! Besides, when possible I take part in department social events and like to help out with open evenings and department tours. I am also involved with the Physics Society. I am sure that the best years of your life are those that you spend studying at university! |
(Adapted from http://www.science-engineering.net/colleges/strathclyde_physics.htm)
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