This assignmnet will consist of several questions to test the student's basic understanding of the science, which will involve in solving some numerical problems. Students will have to identify the relevant scientific principles, any necessary formulations and explain the logic behind their approach to the problem. This assignment will be based on the material contained in the first 6 teaching weeks of the unit. There is no specific word count.

The correct use of terminology, using scientific language and conventions. The correct identification and explanation of the applicable principles and formulae (where appropriate). The logical and step by step sequence of answering the question. The quality of the presentation, which must be neat and well laid out. The accuracy of calculations where appropriate. The correct referencing style where necessary.

The assignment-2 will be based on the work completed during the laboratory activities. It will be in two parts. The first part (10%) will be based on material covered in the teaching weeks 7 to 10. This will involve in solving scientific problems, by identifying the correct principle and formulae where appropriate and carrying out scientific analysis. Tutorials and discussion will take place at the residential school. Each student will submit their own individual Part 1 for Assignment 2 in the Moodle. The second part (20%) will relate directly to the laboratory experiments carried out during the lab activities. This will consist of several individual experiments carried out in small groups, and students will be required to work as a team and write a group report. This will consist of a brief explanation of the principles being investigated, the methodology, sources of error, results and conclusions. The requirement is for a group submission for part 2, each group will work together to produce a single report. Please noted that video demonstration of Laboratory activities and supply data to students so they can write up and submit the required lab reports.

The correct use of terminology, using scientific language and conventions. The correct identification and explanation of the applicable principles and formulae (where appropriate). The logical and step by step sequence of answering the question. A clear understanding of the purpose of experimentation and the logical interpretation of results (where applicable). The quality of the presentation, which must be neat and well laid out. The accuracy of calculations where appropriate. The correct referencing style where necessary.

Home examination will be scheduled in the exam week. The exam questions will be uploaded in the Moodle and will be available to all students at the same time. Students download the Exam paper from the Moodle and start working on the solution. Students are given three hours to complete the solution. Additional three hours are considered to provide them for downloading, uploading and perusal of the questions. Students should use blank A4 papers to write answers. Students upload their answer booklet as a single pdf file on Moodle.

Students can use Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments). Students can use calculator - all non-communicable calculators, including scientific, and graphics calculators are authorised. Each question in the exam will be assessed separately against the following criterion:

• 20% of the total marks are for accuracy and correct result;
• Correct application of maths and arithmetic;
• Correct answer to the questions;
• Correct use of terminology, units and conventions
• 50% for correct method and procedure;
• Correct selection and application of formula and maths;
• Clear presentation of mathematical and arithmetical calculations for the results obtained;
• 30% for evidence of understanding