FYSA2080 Nobel Physics Seminar (2 cr)

Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Physics
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

· public speaking

· structure of a speech

· speech preparation process

· presentation slides, software, and visualization

· presentation rights of materials and referencing practices

· considering the audience

· acting as an opponent

· giving and receiving feedback

· performance anxiety and acceptance of mistakes

· Nobel physics

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the course, the student can:

· Search for information and discuss recent research topics in physics through the works of Nobel Prize winners

· Deliver a presentation that is both accessible and understandable, taking the audience into account

· Recognize their own strengths and areas for improvement in public speaking

· Accept mistakes in public speaking as a natural part of the learning process

· Act as an opponent during a speaking event

· Give and receive both encouraging and critical feedback on public speaking.

Description of prerequisites

Moderni fysiikka, osa A sekä Moderni fysiikka, osa B

Study materials

· The TIM course page, which contains materials on delivering a good scientific speech, as well as the Powerpoint/Keynote/pdf slides used in the speeches.

· The information website for the Physics Nobel Prizes: www.nobelprize.org.

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Hyväksytty suoritus vaatii puheen pitämisen ja opponenttina toimimisen. Poissaolot vaativat hyvän syyn, ilmoitettava erikseen kurssin järjestäjälle.
Time of teaching:
Period 2
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (2 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Evaluation criteria:
Hyväksytty suoritus vaatii puheen pitämisen ja opponenttina toimimisen. Poissaolot vaativat hyvän syyn, ilmoitettava erikseen kurssin järjestäjälle.
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:

Puhe ja opponointi. Läsnäolo muiden puheissa, korkeintaan yksi poissaolo. 

Teaching