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28 Jul 2024: Biosciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies, History of Science, Technology and Medicine, Materials, Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Psychology.

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. A year-by-year guide. The Tripos is taught in three (or four) large blocks, called Parts. At the end of each year, students sit examinations in the courses they have taken for that Part. Students are expected to

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Part IA. Marking and Classing. The following marking scheme has been approved by the Committee of Management for the Natural Sciences Tripos. Introduction. Examiners are nominated by the various Faculties and

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Subject Information Overview. Natural Sciences Tripos. Subject information. What is Natural Sciences? The rigid scientific disciplines of the past are blurring and the Natural Sciences Tripos reflects that there

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Academic Misconduct. It is the responsibility of every student at the University of Cambridge to avoid academic misconduct by familiarising yourself with the University, faculty and departmental guidance,

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Mathematics. Subject Summary. The subject matter of this course is drawn from mathematical techniques used in the physical sciences and includes lectures on vector calculus, vector algebra, matrices, complex

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Part IB. Marking and Classing. The following marking scheme has been approved by the Committee of Management for the Natural Sciences Tripos. Introduction. Examiners are nominated by the various Faculties and

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Mathematics. Subject Summary. This course is especially useful for students intending to study Physics or Chemistry in Part II. It is also occasionally attended by students taking other courses. The following

28 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

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. History and Philosophy of Science. Subject Summary. This course offers an historical and philosophical perspective on the nature of scientific knowledge and the place of the sciences in society. Examples are

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Evolution & Behaviour. Subject Summary. Evolution & Evolution & Behaviour aims to introduce students to the major principles of evolutionary theory. The course ranges from the origins of life, through the

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Course costs. Please note: Every effort has been made to ensure that the course costs given below for courses within the Natural Sciences Tripos were accurate at the time of publication. The University reserves

28 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

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Reading List. Suggested Reading List for Prospective Students. We are often asked to make suggestions for preparatory reading and for introducing new subjects that you might be considering. There is no

28 Jul 2024: A. Cognitive and Experimental Psychology (Paper 2). B. Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience (Paper 3). ... learnt and exercised techniques of statistical analysis commonly used in experimental psychology and cognitive neuroscience;.

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Earth Sciences. Subject Summary. 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 mantle and the crust;

28 Jul 2024: Introduction to Experimental Psychology: From Brain to Cognition. No previous subject knowledge necessary.

28 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

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Mathematical Biology. Subject Summary. This course provides an introduction to mathematical biology. It involves mathematical, statistical, and computing methods, and is designed to approach these three elements

28 Jul 2024: demonstrate knowledge of experimental techniques, diagnose and characterise aspects of the immune system and different pathogens.

28 Jul 2024: Practical work involves experimental techniques that illustrate fundamental concepts and which are in current use in cell biology research. ... Aims. This course aims to:. introduce some of the major ideas and current experimental approaches in cell and

28 Jul 2024: obtained some experience of independent investigation whether through completion of an experimental project or written dissertation;. ... Students are also expected to present a poster on their experimental project or written dissertation, where students

28 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

28 Jul 2024: provide a rigorous basis for experimental and theoretical physics at Part II level. ... developed their understanding of experimental methods;. substantially developed problem-solving skills in physics;.

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Employment and Careers. The Careers Service maintains links with relevant employers and takes into account employer needs and opinions in the services which is provided for students. Details of its services can

28 Jul 2024: The course is valuable for those studying other experimental physical science subjects as well as providing the key framework for those intending to specialise in Materials Science in Part II.

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Support for Students and their Learning. University, Departmental and College libraries and computing facilities;. students are assigned a Director of Studies and a personal Tutor by their College;. small group

28 Jul 2024: 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 practical

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Course structure. Natural Sciences is the framework through which all sciences at Cambridge are taught. There are 16 departments that make up the structure of the course, as seen below. The course is split

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Management of Education Quality and Standards. The University ensures high quality of teaching and learning in the following ways:. Scrutiny of the External Examiners Reports for all teaching programmes;.

28 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

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Neurobiology. Subject Summary. This course is an interdepartmental collaboration between three biological departments (Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, Psychology and Zoology). ... Programme Specification.

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Chemistry. Subject Summary. Part III (the fourth year) is intended for those who wish to pursue a career in research; it leads to graduation with an M.Sci. degree. The fourth year will be quite different from

28 Jul 2024: In the first year, you study four courses (three experimental subjects and one mathematics course).

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Chemistry. Subject Summary. 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 relationship is

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Ecology & Conservation. Subject Summary. This course is run jointly by the Departments of Plant Sciences and Zoology. It introduces a variety of approaches to study the relationships between plants, animals, and

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Criteria for Admission. It is essential for students to have obtained at least two science/maths A Levels, (or the equivalent). Some subjects require or recommend particular A Level prerequisites. Typical offers

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Teaching and Learning Methods. Each course employs a variety of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, seminars, small-group teaching sessions (supervisions), computer work, practical classes,

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Physical Sciences. Subject Summary. 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 may provide. NST Part II

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

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

28 Jul 2024: continue to develop experimental skills and to gain experience of using modern instruments and experimental techniques;. ... provide an introduction to scientific computation, using Python;. provide a rigorous basis for experimental and theoretical

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Chemistry B. Subject Summary. Our second-year courses present the fundamental ideas of chemistry both for those who are intending to carry on with chemistry in the third year, and also for those who regard

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Earth Sciences A. Subject Summary. The Department of Earth Sciences teaches two complementary courses which lead to Part II Earth Sciences. The courses are, however, independent and self-contained and each may

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Pharmacology. Subject Summary. The course deals with the action of chemical substances on biological materials and thus has roots in both the physical and biological sciences. The first part of the course will

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

28 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Astrophysics. Subject Summary. 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 contemporary astronomy -

28 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

28 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

28 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,