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9 Jul 2024: and Molecular Biology, Cell and Developmental Biology, Experimental Psychology, Neurobiology, Pathology, and Pharmacology. ... an unseen written examination based on practical work conducted throughout the year including the interpretation and

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

9 Jul 2024: to continue to develop experimental skills and to gain experience of using modern instruments and experimental techniques;. ... thermodynamics;. further developed their experimental skills through a series of whole-day experiments, which also illustrate

9 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Earth Sciences B. Subject Summary: Part IB Earth Sciences B. The Department of Earth Sciences teaches two complementary courses which lead to Part II EarthSciences. The courses are, however, independent and

9 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,

9 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

9 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

9 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Chemistry. Subject Summary: Part III Chemistry. 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

9 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Pharmacology. Subject Summary: Part IB Pharmacology. 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

9 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Chemistry B. Subject Summary: Part IB Chemistry B. 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

9 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

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

9 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Chemistry A. Subject Summary: Part IB Chemistry A. 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

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

9 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

9 Jul 2024: Search site. Natural Sciences Tripos. Evolution & Behaviour. Subject Summary: Part IA Evolution & Behaviour. Evolution & Evolution & Behaviour aims to introduce students to the major principles of evolutionary theory. The course ranges from the

9 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

9 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,

9 Jul 2024: This scope enables you to experience experimental approaches ranging from molecular biology to ecological modelling. ... Learning Outcomes. At the end of the course students should:. have developed a sound knowledge of key concepts and current

9 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

9 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

9 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

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

9 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

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

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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.

9 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

9 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.

9 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

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

9 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;.

9 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,

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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