Transition Meeting into Year 2

AGENDA 1. Criteria for progression from level 1 to level 2 2. Academic choices at level 2 Options and Electives Year Abroad Year in Industry 3.Personal Development PAL mentoring Vacation work experience 4. Review of the year Feedback and discussion

Semester 2 teaching endsFriday 09 May Revision Week (Term-time)Monday 12 – Friday 16 May Online module enrolment opens for optional modules for students moving into Year 3 and above (closes Friday 14 August) YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REGISTERED FOR COMPULSORY MODULES Tuesday 13 May Online module enrolment opens for elective modules (all students)Tuesday 08 July Semester 2 Examinations/Assessment period (Saturdays falling within this period may be used for examinations if necessary) Monday 19 May – Friday 06 June End of SessionFriday 20 June Results available online (via the Portal)Monday 07 July Online registration for August re-sits opens (closes Friday 18 th July-after this date a late admin fee will apply) Monday 07 July-Friday 18 th July Re-sit examination timetable (with venues) publishedThursday 31 July Re-sit examination period (Note : Saturdays falling within this period may be used for examinations if necessary) Tuesday 12 – Friday 22 August August re-sit results available online (via the Portal) Wednesday 10 September (midday) Start of session 2014/15Wednesday 24 September Year 2 Laboratory Induction MeetingFriday 26 th September 2014 KEY DATES AND DEADLINES 2013/14

Progression Criteria All students need to pass 100 credits (by September) To include all PFP modules on your programme Students who fail a PFP module even after August resit, must change programme, or take a year out and resit as an external student. Students who only pass 80 credits (but pass all PFP modules) can progress on an ORDINARY degree (and can redeem HONOURS if they make up the credits in subsequent years). Physics: LAB 1 LAB 2 Astro: LAB 1 LAB 2 Stars & Galaxies Nano: LAB 1 LAB 2 Physics of Materials Theor: LAB 1 LAB 2

Resits for ‘coursework-only’ modules  Apply (and Pay) on-line as for a normal resit  Details of the resit coursework will be posted on the VLE on 7 th July (results day)

Do Not Book a Holiday during the Re-Sit Period! Re-sit Period – Tuesday 12 th – Friday 22 nd August

It is important to know…. Year 2 will get a lot HARDER…. Each module will have different recommended text-it will be your responsibility to acquire these. The level of Maths in Physics lectures will increase You will come across new material (content never seen before) and it will be delivered fast.

Semester 1crSemester 2cr Compulsory 100 credits PHYS2300 Physics 3 PHYS2060 Physics Lab 3 PHYS2370 Maths PHYS2310 Physics 4 PHYS2110 Physics Lab 4 PHYS2380 Maths 4 PHYS2320 Computing Optional 0 – 20 credits PHYS2150 Stellar Structure and Evolution PHYS2330 Nanophysics & Nanotechnology 10 PHYS2015 High Energy Astrophysics10 Elective 0 – 20 credits Suggested MEDP2311 Diagnostic Imaging10 You can choose electives from outside the School of Physics and Astronomy

Semester 1crSemester 2cr Compulsory 120 credits PHYS2300 Physics 3 PHYS2060 Physics Lab 3 PHYS2370 Maths 3 PHYS2150 Stellar Structure and Evolution PHYS2310 Physics 4 PHYS2110 Physics Lab 4 PHYS2380 Maths 4 PHYS2320 Computing 2 PHYS2015 High Energy Astrophysics You will have the opportunity of studying an elective in your 3 rd Year

Semester 1crSemester 2cr Compulsory 110 credits PHYS2300 Physics 3 PHYS2370 Maths 3 PHYS2060 Physics Lab 3 PHYS2330 Nanophysics and Nanotechnology PHYS2310 Physics 4 PHYS2380 Maths 4 PHYS2240 Practical Nanotechnology 3 PHYS2320 Computing Optional 0-10 credits PHYS2150 Stellar Structure and Evolution 10PHYS2015 High Energy Astrophysics10 Elective 0-10 credits Suggested MEDP2311 Diagnostic Imaging10 You can choose electives from outside the School of Physics and Astronomy

Semester 1crSemester 2cr Compulsory 70 credits PHYS2300 Physics 3 PHYS2370 Maths PHYS2310 Physics 4 PHYS2380 Maths Optional 40 – 50 credits MATH2020 Algebraic Structures 1 MATH2051 Geometry of Curves and Surfaces PHYS2150 Stellar Structure and Evolution PHYS2330 Nanophysics & Nanotechnology PHYS2320 Computing 2 MATH2025 Algebraic Structures 2 MATH2391 Nonlinear Differential Equations MATH2620 Fluid Dynamics 1 MATH2650 Calculus of Variations PHYS2015 High Energy Astrophysics 10 Elective 0 – 15 credits Suggested MEDP2311 Diagnostic Imaging10 You can choose electives from outside the School of Physics and Astronomy

PHYSICS OPTIONS PHYS2150 Stellar Structure and Evolution (10 Credits Semester 1) PHYS2015 High Energy Astrophysics (10 Credits Semester 2) PHYS2330 Nanophysics and Nanotechnology (10 Credits Semester 1)

Available Schemes Semester Abroad (sem2) Destinations: Vancouver, Queens, McMaster, McGill, Santa Barbara, Berkeley, Illinois, Sydney European (year) Destinations: Helsinki, Berlin, Munich, Marseille, Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Aarhus… International (year) Year Abroad BSc: Mphys: Application: January or November, via Study Abroad Office Current Contact in School: Dr. Almut Beige (ERASMUS) For more information visit the Study Abroad Website or the Physics and Astronomy Current Students Website.Study Abroad Website Physicsand Astronomy Current Students Website. Apply in 2 nd YearGo Abroad in your 3 rd Year You pay a reduced tuition fee while you are away (£1350 for 14/15 You still receive a Student Loan!

Year In Industry Open to Students of all academic abilities Placement take place between Years 2 & 3 Must be in Paid employment for 9 – 15 months You are responsible for finding your own placement, but there is help available Can expect to earn an annual Salary of £15,000 - £25,000 To Find Out More: Contact Dr Dougan or Jessica Severn in the UG Office

A year spent in industry can make all the difference in job interviews

Make sure you Visit! For more information on recruitment fairs please see the University of Leeds Career Website: 11am - 3pm, The Edge, University of Leeds

How Does Pal Work? How does PAL work? Two trained Mentors lead a group of 15 – 20 first year students Compulsory for Year 1 Students Sessions based on lecture notes/ homework / general uni life Sessions should be informal and relaxed; a safe place for students to ask about things they don’t understand

What are the benefits of being a PAL Mentor? You will develop a wide range of skills such as: Time Management Teamwork Communication Plus many more skills You will also gain a deeper understanding of Physics yourself

To Apply to become a PAL Mentor please see Jessica Severn in the UG Office You will need a reference from your Personal Tutor

Labs? Homework ? Tutorials? Modules? Lectures? Student:Staff Forum? Personal Tutors? Workshops ? Taught Student Office? Study Cluster? Computer Clusters?

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