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Faculty of Science Postgraduate Booklet, Session 2018/2019

SQA7001 Research Methodology in Applied Physics

The course will provide enough knowledge and expertise to the postgraduate students to use the
proper research methods in their respective research projects. The content of the course involves
introduction to research Methodology, preparing research proposal, literature review, experimental
design, report/thesis writing, presentation techniques and ethnics in Research.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 100%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skills:
Critical Thinking and problem solving skills, continuous learning and information management

Humanity Skill:
CT3, CS4, LL3

References:
1. Michael P. Marder, Research Methods for Science (Cambridge University Press, 2011)
2. I. R. Walker, Reliability in Scientific Research (Cambridge University Press, 2011)

SQA7002 Research Project

This course requires students to carryout research project assigned by Supervisor
(experimental/computerization/theoretical calculation). Students are required to complete and
present a report (> 60 pages) based on the project outcomes.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 100%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skills:
Critical thinking and problem solving skills, continuous learning and information management

Humanity Skill:
CS4, CT4, LL3, TS3

References:
Refer to supervisor

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