Alan WatsonIntroduction to C4, 07/06/011 Introduction to Fourth Year Welcome & Overview– Prof. Cruise Introduction to Year – Dr Watson Critique – Prof. Simnett Fourth Year Projects – Dr Muirhead Courses and Options: TPAM – Dr Long Physics – Prof. Forgan PWA – Dr Goodall PWT – Prof. GunnQuestions

Alan WatsonIntroduction to C4, 07/06/012 If you haven’t already… Could everybody please: Sign in Collect a Course Booklet Collect an Option Form (PHY/PWA/PWT/TPAM)

Alan WatsonIntroduction to C4, 07/06/013 Introduction to Fourth Year Academic Staff: Head of Year – Dr Alan Watson Project Coordinator – Dr Chris Muirhead Course “Booklet”: General Introduction to Year Course Structures Fourth Year Project Critique Techniques in Physics Lecture Course Outlines

Alan WatsonIntroduction to C4, 07/06/014 Introduction to Fourth Year Aims & Objectives: 1) To enable you to study a range of Physics topics to the depth appropriate for a career in Physics, & to permit you to select these topics according to your interests & career objectives. 2) To Develop skills of independent study and research By the end of the year you should: 1) Have shown the ability to study to the depth required for a future research scientist. 2) Have demonstrated a capacity for research by carrying out a substantial research project

Alan WatsonIntroduction to C4, 07/06/015 Introduction to Fourth Year You already have a wide range of skills and a solid knowledge base in: Physics Mathematics Computing Experimental techniques Project Now you are going to put these skills together in a major Project, working with top-flight research teams. Critique The Critique is your opportunity for an independent critical study leading to a major dissertation. Techniques in Physics Techniques in Physics allows you to gain experience in using modern mathematical software to address physics problems.

Alan WatsonIntroduction to C4, 07/06/016 Introduction to Fourth Year In the lectures, you will have Frontier physics, from the people who are doing it Small classes, ideal for questions and interaction It is in your interest to make the best use of these.

Alan WatsonIntroduction to C4, 07/06/017 Introduction to Fourth Year Qualifications You obtain comparability with other European qualifications, which is advantageous for taking employment elsewhere in Europe. The year also counts towards Chartered Physicist status. Practical Benefits You will be able to walk into a research lab and perform usefully right away. If you go on to a PhD programme, you hit the ground running.

Alan WatsonIntroduction to C4, 07/06/018 Introduction to Fourth Year ActivityCredits PHY/PWEPWAPWT/TPAM Lecture Courses Incl. Critique Techniques in Physics 10 (optional) 10- PROJECT40 TOTAL120 Relative Weighting of Years Year 2 = 20% Year 3 = 40% Year 4 = 40% Credits in Fourth Year

Alan WatsonIntroduction to C4, 07/06/019 Introduction to Fourth Year Assessment Lecture courses 24 lectures + 2 hour exam Non-assessed problems (solutions given out for revision) TiP and ADAT are continuously assessed.Tutorials You will have a personal tutor, for guidance & help with difficulties 1 hour tutorials either fortnightly or monthly Matters needing immediate attention can be taken to tutor at any (reasonable) time

Alan WatsonIntroduction to C4, 07/06/0110 Option Choices Course Structures The Course Structures show how many options you can take per term and what the prerequisites are. Please complete and hand in your Option forms to the Teaching Office by the end of term. They are not binding yet, but are essential input to constructing the Fourth Year timetable. Choices can be changed up to Friday 5pm in the second week of the term the course is taken in. When examination timetables appear, you must let myself and the Registry know immediately of any problems. Tutorial advice is available over choices.

Alan WatsonIntroduction to C4, 07/06/0111 Meeting Next Term There will be a further, more detailed meeting which all MSci students must attend at 9am sharp on the first day of the Autumn term, in the Small Lecture Theatre.

Alan WatsonIntroduction to C4, 07/06/0112 Mentoring Would you be willing to be a mentor? It is a small commitment It is much appreciated by the C1 students You are the most experienced people we have If you are interested, please sign up on your way out.