PC3204

PC5198

Graduate Seminar Module in Physics

This module provides research graduate students to learn and improve skills of giving talks. It also aims to help them get familiar with the new development in physics by reviewing articles published recently. The ability to effectively interact and communicate one-to-one or with a large group of people is an essential skill in the increasingly competitive work place. In addition they are expected to be able to participate actively in discussions in a professional manner, and address challenges/questions with confidence.

Time:      Monday 4:00-6:00pm & Friday 6:00-8:00pm              Classroom:  S13 02-14 (Resource Room)

Instructors: Dr. WANG Xue-sen,    Office: S13 03-09,   Ext: 2961,      Email: phywxs
                   A/P. TOK Eng Soon,    Office: S7 02-09,   Ext: 1192,      Email: phytokes

Grading Scheme
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Grade components
Presentations (2): 40%

Critique writing: 20%

Dept Seminar attendance: 25%

Class Seminar Discussion: 15%

Text Books/Reference Materials
No designated textbook, students are asked to search for reference materials themselves

Module Activities Introductory lectures
Presentations and discussion

Attending departmental seminars and critique writings

Notice Board

PC5198 Graduate Seminar Module in Physics
This module provides research graduate students to learn and improve skills of giving talks. It also aims to help them get familiar with the new development in physics by reviewing articles published recently. The ability to effectively interact and communicate one-to-one or with a large group of people is an essential skill in the increasingly competitive work place. In addition they are expected to be able to participate actively in discussions in a professional manner, and address challenges/questions with confidence.
Time: Monday 4:00-6:00pm & Friday 6:00-8:00pm Classroom: S13 02-14 (Resource Room)
Instructors: *Dr. WANG Xue-sen, Office: S13 03-09, Ext: 2961, Email: phywxs A/P. TOK Eng Soon, Office: S7 02-09, Ext: 1192, Email: phytokes*

Grading Scheme	Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Grade components	Presentations (2): 40% Critique writing: 20% Dept Seminar attendance: 25% Class Seminar Discussion: 15%
Text Books/Reference Materials	No designated textbook, students are asked to search for reference materials themselves
Module Activities	Introductory lectures Presentations and discussion Attending departmental seminars and critique writings