Report Thematic Group 1 part 3 European Framework for Physics Bachelor Degree

/8 2EGF2007 Sant Feliu de Guixols Summary Reference framework for a 180 ECTS Bachelor degree in Physics Reference framework for a 180 ECTS Bachelor degree in Physics Describing the specific skills & knowledge needed for a physicist Describing the specific skills & knowledge needed for a physicist Based on the results of the Tuning project Based on the results of the Tuning project Not a duplication of existing degree accreditation systems Not a duplication of existing degree accreditation systems

/8 3EGF2007 Sant Feliu de Guixols Background Large changes in most European countries due to introduction of Bologna Bachelor/Master Large changes in most European countries due to introduction of Bologna Bachelor/Master Formal accreditation systems for degrees Formal accreditation systems for degrees Tuning Project Tuning Project EuroBachelor in Chemistry EuroBachelor in Chemistry Fewer physics students in many countries Fewer physics students in many countries Increasing numbers of general science degrees Increasing numbers of general science degrees

/8 4EGF2007 Sant Feliu de Guixols Why do it? “Quality mark” for Physics degrees “Quality mark” for Physics degrees Aids Aids Student mobility for Masters Student mobility for Masters Recognition by employers Recognition by employers Recognition of degrees from less well known universities Recognition of degrees from less well known universities Improves standing of degree within university (against replacement by general science degree) Improves standing of degree within university (against replacement by general science degree)

/8 5EGF2007 Sant Feliu de Guixols What it is not Standardised Physics degree syllabus Standardised Physics degree syllabus Possible to teach same content in different ways Possible to teach same content in different ways Not every physics topic is absolutely necessary Not every physics topic is absolutely necessary Replacement for normal accreditation system Replacement for normal accreditation system Complementary, as it deals with physics content only not the general organisation of the degree Complementary, as it deals with physics content only not the general organisation of the degree

/8 6EGF2007 Sant Feliu de Guixols Degree structure Based on a 180 credit / 3 year degree Based on a 180 credit / 3 year degree Minimum 90 credits of core physics courses Minimum 90 credits of core physics courses 15 credits to physics related subjects 15 credits to physics related subjects 60 credits optional 60 credits optional Recommended 15 credit Bachelor thesis/project Recommended 15 credit Bachelor thesis/project Minimum figures, may be exceeded Minimum figures, may be exceeded

/8 7EGF2007 Sant Feliu de Guixols Compatibility with other structures Compatible with 240 credit / 4 year degree Compatible with 240 credit / 4 year degree First year general science then specialise First year general science then specialise Subsidiary subject throughout degree Subsidiary subject throughout degree More physics content More physics content Not all degrees in a particular physics department may qualify Not all degrees in a particular physics department may qualify

/8 8EGF2007 Sant Feliu de Guixols Core physics content 1 Maths & Computing Maths & Computing Basic maths, mathematical methods, computing Basic maths, mathematical methods, computing Basic Physics Basic Physics Classical, quantum physics, laboratory Classical, quantum physics, laboratory Theoretical Physics Theoretical Physics Analytical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics. Statistical physics Analytical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics. Statistical physics

/8 9EGF2007 Sant Feliu de Guixols Core physics content 2 Modern Physics Modern Physics Atomic, nuclear, solid state, astrophysics Atomic, nuclear, solid state, astrophysics Applied Physics Applied Physics Electronics, chemistry etc. Electronics, chemistry etc. Laboratory Laboratory Laboratory work, physics projects, Bachelor thesis project Laboratory work, physics projects, Bachelor thesis project

/8 10EGF2007 Sant Feliu de Guixols Chemistry Implementation Chemistry EuroBachelor Chemistry EuroBachelor Adopted by the European Chemistry Thematic Network Association (formally constituted body) Adopted by the European Chemistry Thematic Network Association (formally constituted body) Involves site visits & expenses Involves site visits & expenses 23 universities in 12 countries have qualified 23 universities in 12 countries have qualified

/8 11EGF2007 Sant Feliu de Guixols Implementation Awarding body Awarding body European Physical Society ? European Physical Society ? Formalised Physics Thematic Network ? Formalised Physics Thematic Network ? Other ? Other ? Self assessment by university Self assessment by university Still requires organisation Still requires organisation