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11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Earth Sciences. Subject Summary: Part IA Earth Sciences. The course is an introduction to the whole field of Earth and planetary geology. It covers the nature and properties of the Earth, particularly of the

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Physical Sciences. Subject Summary: Part II Physical Sciences. The aim of Part II Physical Sciences is to allow students to continue to develop a broader knowledge of the sciences than a Part II single subject

11 Jul 2024: an advanced, in depth, understanding of the core principles and their experimental basis of a chosen major subject.

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Materials Science. Subject Summary: Part III Materials Science. The majority of Part II Materials Science students go on to take the Part III course. The aims and objectives of the course differ from Part II,

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Mechanisms for evaluating and improving. Students have termly meetings with their College Tutor and Director of Studies to monitor and review their progress in the Tripos. This is facilitated by reports

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. History and Philosophy of Science. Subject Summary: Part III History and Philosophy of Science. This course gives students with relevant experience at Part II the opportunity to carry out focussed research in

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Cambridge Open Days. Join us on 4th or 5th July 2024 for the Undergraduate Open Days. Information on attendance available on the University Open Day Website. Information on the Natural Sciences Tripos can be

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Astrophysics. Subject Summary: Part II Astrophysics. There are eight 24-lecture courses spread over Michaelmas and Lent Terms, which teach the fundamental physics underlying the course and the main areas of

11 Jul 2024: to develop basic skills in the collecting and analysis of experimental data;. ... have developed problem-solving skills in basic physics;. have developed experimental and data analysis skills through a range of straightforward experiments in the

11 Jul 2024: You can also range over the spectrum from strongly experimental to highly theoretical physics, and choose from a range of specialist options. ... have carried out a substantial independent research project involving experimental or theoretical work, or

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Assessment. The individual courses employ a range of assessment techniques, including unseen written examinations, assessed coursework, experiment write-ups, literature and experimental reports, marked essays,

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Mathematical Biology. Subject Summary: Part IA Mathematical Biology. This course provides an introduction to mathematical biology. It involves mathematical, statistical, and computing methods, and is designed to

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Part IA Marking and Classing - Pre-2023. Marking and Classing - pre-2023. The following marking scheme has been approved by the Committee of Management for the Natural Sciences Tripos. Introduction. Examiners

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Chemistry. Subject Summary: Part IA Chemistry. In this course we begin to explore the complex and subtle relationship between the structure of a molecule and its chemical properties; an understanding of this

11 Jul 2024: adopt a model-building approach to the analysis of large-scale experimental data;. ... demonstrate cutting-edge computational and experimental techniques relevant to systems biology. Teaching and learning methods.

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Pharmacology. Subject Summary: Part II Pharmacology. The course emphasises the mechanisms of drug action at the molecular and cellular level and the consequent effects on organ systems and the whole animal

11 Jul 2024: to illustrate the experimental approaches and technologies which have led to our understanding of cell biology;. ... to provide laboratory classes and on-line exercises complementary to the lecture topics to enable students to experience directly the

11 Jul 2024: Teaching and Learning Methods. These include lectures, research seminars, supervisions, data-handling classes, small group teaching and experimental research.

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Earth Sciences. Subject Summary: Part II Earth Sciences. Part II Earth Sciences provides a rounded geological education either for students intending to complete their undergraduate training in three years or

11 Jul 2024: Programme Specification: Part IB Mathematical and Computational Biology. The Mathematical and Computational Biology course is taught by the Departments of Genetics, PDN, Pathology, Zoology, Plant Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Bioinformatics, and

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Astrophysics. Subject Summary: Part III Astrophysics. This course leads to a M.Sci. or MASt degree and is mainly intended as preparation for graduate studies in astrophysics, although the high level of

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Chemistry. Subject Summary: Part II Chemistry. The Part II course builds on the ideas which were presented in the first and second year, and offers students the opportunity to both broaden and deepen their

11 Jul 2024: Timetable for students. 23 April 2024. 12-4pm. Part II Subject Fair in the Experimental Classroom, Dept.

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. History and Philosophy of Science. Subject Summary: Part IB History and Philosophy of Science. This course offers an historical and philosophical perspective on the nature of scientific knowledge and the place

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. General tips and further help. Attend all timetabled lectures, classes and practicals; make this your top priority and fit everything else around that. Prepare a personal timetable and schedule of times for

11 Jul 2024: provide a broad introduction to a range of sciences and scientific skills at University level, through having studied at least three experimental science subjects and mathematics to some extent. ... substantially developed experimental and data analysis

11 Jul 2024: You take THREE experimental subjects and one mathematical subject. Experimental Subjects.

11 Jul 2024: The course fits well with several other Part IB subjects including Ecology, Evolution and Conservation, Experimental Psychology, Plant and Microbial Sciences, Earth Sciences, Neurobiology, Physiology and Cell and Developmental Biology. ... but not limit

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Biology of Disease. Subject Summary: Part IB Biology of Disease . Biology of Disease is concerned with the scientific study of disease, and is one of the foundations of medical science and practice. It

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Student Support. Cambridge has a network of mechanisms for support and guidance of students through the Cambridge Student Support webpage. Student support is one of the primary functions of the college tutorial

11 Jul 2024: acquired an understanding of the main principles related to the processing, structure and properties of materials and the experimental approaches used to reveal these concepts;. ... learned good experimental practice and be confident in a range of simple

11 Jul 2024: They may select a more experimental course by carrying out up to two experimental investigations, each lasting two weeks. ... Alternatively they may choose up to two theoretical courses. Students may also take a mix of experimental and theoretical options

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Feedback. Feedback on formative assessment is obtained largely through the supervision system and reports together with feedback in the supervision should provide you with enough information to understand what

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Zoology. Subject Summary: Part II Zoology. Zoology is a highly interdisciplinary subject, bridging many levels of organization from cellular and molecular to whole organisms and ecosystems. The Part II Zoology

11 Jul 2024: Whatever your opinion of these applications, genetics offers a viewpoint and a range of experimental approaches that is deeply embedded in most areas of biological enquiry. ... The course includes training in evaluation of scientific papers and

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Materials Science. Subject Summary: Part II Materials Science. Materials Science is increasingly recognised as a key discipline in the modern world, spanning both physical and biological sciences and also

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Part IA Marking and Classing - 2022-23. Marking and Classing - 2022-23. The following marking scheme has been approved by the Committee of Management for the Natural Sciences Tripos (NST). Introduction.

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Earth Sciences. Subject Summary: Part III Earth Sciences. There are three principal components to Part III Earth Sciences:. 1) The research project. This is the centrepiece of the course, where you address a

11 Jul 2024: This scope enables you to experience experimental approaches ranging from molecular biology to ecology modelling. ... Aims. to provide an up-to-date review of several aspects of plant sciences and microbiology, including specialised techniques and

11 Jul 2024: Aims. to provide an advanced understanding of the principles and topics of biochemistry and their experimental basis;. ... adopt a problem-solving approach to experimental data;. explain the importance and impact of scientific topics to the non-specialist

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. History and Philosophy of Science. Subject Summary: Part II History & Philosophy of Science. This course aims to give insight into the development of science and medicine within Western society, and into their

11 Jul 2024: The research environment is reinforced by a series of seminars on “Scientific Method and Experimental Design”. ... In both terms there are regular seminars on “Scientific Method and Experimental Design”.

11 Jul 2024: apply those concepts in a practical or experimental way.

11 Jul 2024: Experimental practical classes allow you to explore for yourself what you hear about in lectures, and see how science is actually done.

11 Jul 2024: the principles that underlie experimental design. Learning outcomes. At the end of the course students should have knowledge and understanding of:. ... Teaching and Learning Methods. These include lectures, practical classes and discussions, computer

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. How hard should I work? In the first year, you will have a substantial amount of timetabled work. There are twelve hours of lectures each week, four hours of supervisions and probably twelve hours of practical

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. IA Practical Allocation - Further information for Colleges. Questions and answers for Directors of Studies and College contacts:. What is the practical allocation system and why does the NST have it? The number

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Allocation Procedure. The Part II Subject Allocation Procedure. The following procedure operates for all students who wish to read any subject in Part II of the Natural Sciences Tripos. The procedure also

11 Jul 2024: This course is an interdepartmental collaboration between three biological departments (Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, Psychology and Zoology). ... Programme Specification: Part IB Neurobiology. This course is taught jointly by the Departments

11 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Further Advice to Tutors and Directors of Studies. Part II subject allocation procedures. Advice to Tutors and Directors of Studies. The allocation of students to subjects in Part II of the Natural Sciences