The course covers core aspects of the physical sciences which are relevant to nanotechnology. The course will give an introduction to quantum, atomic and solid...

Physical Science for Nanotechnology (ELEC0121)

The course covers core aspects of the physical sciences which are relevant to nanotechnology. The course will give an introduction to quantum, atomic and solid state physics; to the principles of semiconducting, magnetic and superconducting devices; and to elementary aspects of molecular biology

This course is divided into two parts, Communication Systems and Photonics.

Communication Systems offers engineering students a grounding in the principles of...

Photonics and Communication Systems (ELEC0020)

This module will introduce you to the distinct nature and significance of philosophical work on educational issues. The focus will be on exploring educational...

Philosophical Research in Education (EDPS0010)

This module will introduce you to the distinct nature and significance of philosophical work on educational issues. The focus will be on exploring educational issues through a series of philosophical questions, taking into consideration how philosophical thought makes a vital contribution to discussions of educational import. Each week, we will explore a pertinent educational question using philosophical frameworks and ideas. These include:

What should go on the curriculum, and who gets to decide this?
	Can we ‘teach’ people to be good, and what would this mean?
	How should we approach the question of equality in education?
	In what way are questions around race, gender, identity and difference relevant to education?
	What does it mean to cultivate (global) citizens?
	What is the role of the arts and humanities in education?
	How should we understand the ‘right’ to education?
	How are we to understand the ways in which learners are categorised (e.g. in relation to SEN)?
	What are some of the ethical implications for ‘enhancing’ human beings (e.g. through AI)?
Through a close reading of philosophical texts, we will explore these and related issues. The texts chosen will reflect central philosophical questions and concerns and will include both work by contemporary philosophers and classic texts from different philosophical traditions, with an emphasis on work that addresses educationally relevant concepts, questions and concerns. Students will be encouraged to reflect and discuss these questions in live seminars and lectures.