Experiment Timetable

EXP1: Inorganic, Dr. Hunt
EXP2: Physical, Dr. Bearpark
EXP3: Inorganic, Dr. Hunt
EXP4: Physical, Dr. Bearpark

If for whatever reason you have swapped an experiment, please let Raj Sandhu know so that we do not allocate zero marks for you.

Specific times

Week 1 (Monday): Laptop sign-out (12:00-13:00) from Room 234
Week 2 (Friday): Laptop return (12:00-13:00) from Room 234
Week 2 (Friday): submit your wiki address on Blackboard by 12:00

Laptops are limited, and will be issued on a first come basis.

Expected hours in the Lab

Previous groups have shown that time management is a skill that has to be cultivated, and you will get a chance to do so with this course! It is up to you to manage your time, not to do too much and not to do too little. Ask a staff member if you are at all unsure. You have the advantage of having a laptop computer enabling you to work on the lab at anytime, however you should manage your time so that you put in the equivalent of 4hrs per lab day. Even though you have a laptop this does not mean that the lab demonstrators are available all day, manage your time so that if you need help you have an opportunity to get the help you need in time for it to be useful. If you are struggling with the suggested times allocated for each part of the experiment seek help from a demonstrator.

Demonstrator and Staff help and feedback times

Demonstrators are available for at least one hour in the afternoon (from 13:00-16:00) on Mon, Tues, Thur and Fri. This works as a drop in surgery in the Level2 computer room. If you have a question talk with a demonstrator FIRST. Demonstrators are not just there to help they can offer feedback on completed work before it is marked.

Dr Bearpark and Dr Hunt have different ways of providing support

Please find Dr Bearpark in his office or contact him via email to arrange an appointment at a mutually convient time. Dr Bearpark
Dr Hunt will be available 2-3 Mon, Tue, Thur and Fri in the Level 1 or 2 computer rooms.

Report submission

Submit the URL for your Wiki report from Blackboard by the appropriate deadline. These deadlines are usually on the Friday of the end of the second week of each course.

You should expect to get a grade on blackboard within 10 working days. If you have heard nothing and have not received a grade in blackboard, please contact immediately the responsible staff of the experiment to make sure your work has not gone missing.

The coursework hand-in times are fixed, there will be a penalty applied for every 24hrs after 12:00 of the submit date. Any sections completed by the hand-in date will be assessed for full marks, additional material added after this will incur a penalty. If you are having problems, are ill or have extenuating circumstances please see Dr Patel as early as possible, extensions may be granted and will be determined on a case-by-case basis.