PHY2036 | 2022/3 | University of Exeter

MODULE TITLE	Study Abroad Electives	CREDIT VALUE	60
MODULE CODE	PHY2036	MODULE CONVENER	Unknown

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	8

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

Elective modules at study abroad host institutions must be approved by the Stage 3 Study Abroad Co-ordinator and should normally be at NQF Level 5 or above while not substantially overlapping modules that have already been taken as part of the degree. Students are encouraged to select electives that are characteristic of the culture of the host country and/or that will broaden their education.

AIMS - intentions of the module

Elective modules within the Study Abroad programmes are intended to enable the student to develop their understanding of the educational system and culture of of the host country and institution.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

A student who has passed this module should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:

1. specified by host institution;

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

2. specified by host institution;

3. study successfully within the system of an overseas university;

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:

4. specified by host institution;

5. manage their own learning and make appropriate use of support material.

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

As specified by host institution.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities		Guided Independent Study		Placement / Study Abroad	600

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Placement/study abroad	600 hours	Study in accordance with the conventions of the host institution

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	33	Written Exams	67	Practical Exams

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Homework (see note)	33%	Weekly 4-hour sets	1-5	Written
Final exam (see note)	67%	2 hours	1-5	Written

Notes: Assessment assignment patterns follow the conventions of the host institution. The above entries are only indicative of typical arrangements. Grades awarded by overseas institutions are converted to Exeter grades using the conversion procedures described in the Physics Handbook.

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Re-assessment is not available except when required by referral or deferral.

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Re-assessment arrangement follow the conventions of the host institution

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE	60	ECTS VALUE	30

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES	None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	5	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Thursday 9th December 2021	LAST REVISION DATE	Wednesday 26th January 2022

KEY WORDS SEARCH	Physics; Elective; Host institution; Study Abroad.

Study Abroad Electives - 2022 entry