NWI-NM072E
Student Seminar Particle and Astrophysics
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleNWI-NM072E
Credits (ECTS)3
CategoryMA (Master)
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Science; Wiskunde, Natuur- en Sterrenkunde;
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator
dr. S.S. Larsen
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Lecturer
dr. S.S. Larsen
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Contactperson for the course
dr. S.S. Larsen
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Academic year2017
Period
JAAR  (04/09/2017 to 02/09/2018)
Starting block
JAAR
Course mode
full-time
Remarks-
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesYes
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listNo
Placement procedure-
Aims
  • Students can critically assimilate and present scientific articles and ideas 
  • Students get experience presenting material orally in front of an audience 
  • Students broaden their knowledge about scientific research outside their own field
Content
Each class starts with a student giving a seminar on a chosen topic with a duration of 30 min. Following the presentation, the other students in the class ask questions and give feedback on the style and contents of the presentation. The instructors may also provide comments.
Teaching formats
• 32 hours student presentation
• 24 hours individual study period
Extra information teaching methods: Giving and listening to oral presentations

Additional comments
Mandatory for students in the master track Particle and Astrophysics

Test information
Students are awarded a pass/fail grade. The requirements for passing the course are (1) giving a satisfactory presentation and (2) attending the presentations of the other students

Instructional modes
Course
Attendance MandatoryYes

General
Giving and listening to oral presentations

Presentation
Attendance MandatoryYes

Zelfstudie
Attendance MandatoryYes

Tests
Tentamen
Test weight1
OpportunitiesBlock JAAR