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28 Jun 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

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

28 Jun 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

28 Jun 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,

28 Jun 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

28 Jun 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

28 Jun 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

28 Jun 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

28 Jun 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

28 Jun 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

28 Jun 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,

28 Jun 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

28 Jun 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

28 Jun 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

28 Jun 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.

28 Jun 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

28 Jun 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

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

28 Jun 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

28 Jun 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