No 6163
Wednesday 28 October 2009
Vol cxl No 4
pp. 89–128
The Chairman of the Faculty Board of Architecture and History of Art gives notice that the Annual Meeting of the Faculty will be held at 2.15 p.m. on 10 November 2009, in the Boardroom of the Department of Architecture, 1–5 Scroope Terrace. The main business will be to elect two members of the Faculty Board in class (c), in accordance with Statute C, IV, 2(c), to serve for four years from 1 January 2010. Nominations for these elections and notice of any other business for the meeting should be sent in writing to the Secretary of the Faculty Board of Architecture and History of Art, 1–5 Scroope Terrace, to arrive not later than 3 November 2009.
The Chairman of the Faculty Board of Divinity gives notice that the Annual Meeting of the Faculty will be held at 2.15 p.m. on Thursday, 12 November 2009, in the Lightfoot Room of the Divinity Building, West Road. The business to be discussed will include the Chairman’s report, the report by the Director of CARTS, and the election of two members of the Faculty Board to serve for four calendar years in class (c), two for three years and two for two years from 1 January 2010.
Nominations for the posts in class (c) must be seconded and the consent of the candidate obtained in advance, and should reach the Administrative Officer, Faculty of Divinity, West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9BS, not later than 10 November 2009. Notice of any other business to be discussed should reach the Administrative Officer by the same date.
The Chairman of the Faculty Board of English gives notice that the Annual Meeting of the Faculty will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, 19 November 2009, in the Faculty of English, 9 West Road. Elections will be held for places on the following committees:
(c)to serve for four years from 1 January 2010;
(c)to serve for one year from 1 January 2010;
(iii)Two members of the Planning and Resources Committee to serve for two years from 1 January 2010;
(iv)One senior member of the Student Consultative Committee to serve for two years from 1 January 2010.
Nominations for election, and notice of any other business, should reach the Secretary of the Faculty Board, Mrs Tamsin James (email tj210@cam.ac.uk), Faculty of English, 9 West Road, by noon on Monday, 9 November 2009 at the latest.
The Chairman of the Faculty Board of History gives notice that the Annual Meeting of the Faculty will be held at 2.15 p.m. on Tuesday, 17 November 2009, in Seminar Room 6, Faculty of History. All members of the Faculty are invited to attend. The main item of business will be to elect, in accordance with Statute C, IV, 2(c), one member of the Faculty Board in class (c) to serve for four years with effect from 1 January 2010.
Nominations for the election and notice of any other business should reach the Secretary at the Faculty of History, West Road, not later than 12 noon on Tuesday, 10 November.
The Chairman of the Faculty Board of Mathematics gives notice that the Annual Meeting of the Faculty will be held at 2.15 p.m. on Thursday, 19 November 2009, in the Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Meeting Room 5, Pavilion A. The main item of business will be the election, in accordance with Statute C, IV, 2, of two members of the Faculty Board in class (a)(ii), one to serve for four years and one to serve for three years from 1 January 2010, and of two members of the Faculty Board in class (c) to serve for four years from 1 January 2010.
Nominations for these elections should reach the Secretary of the Faculty Board of Mathematics, Faculty Office, Room B1.29, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Wilberforce Road, not later than noon on Thursday, 12 November.
Nominations should be in writing, should bear the signatures of the proposer and seconder, and should contain a signed statement by the nominee that he or she would consent to serve if elected. Any further items for the agenda should reach the Secretary by the same date.
The Chairman of the Faculty Board of Modern and Medieval Languages gives notice that the Annual Faculty Meeting will be held at 3.15 p.m. on Monday, 16 November 2009, in the Little Hall, Sidgwick Avenue. The main business will be to elect four members of the Faculty Board in class (c), in accordance with Statute C, IV, 2(c), to serve for four years with effect from 1 January 2010.
Nominations for the election and notice of any other business should reach the Secretary of the Faculty Board, Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages, Sidgwick Avenue, not later than Friday, 6 November 2009.
The Faculty Board of Mathematics give notice that, in accordance with Regulations 16 and 17 for the Mathematical Tripos (Statutes and Ordinances, p. 360), there will be set in 2010 if candidates desire to present themselves therein, a paper in each of the subjects in the following list. The duration of the paper is shown beside it.
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1. |
Lie groups, lie algebras, and their representations |
(3 hours) |
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2. |
Topics in representation theory |
(3 hours) |
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3. |
Commutative algebra |
(3 hours) |
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4. |
Topics in group theory |
(3 hours) |
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5. |
Methods in analysis |
(3 hours) |
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6. |
Introduction to functional analysis |
(3 hours) |
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7. |
Atiyah Singer index theorem |
(3 hours) |
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8. |
Fourier analysis and complex variable |
(3 hours) |
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9. |
Ramsey theory |
(2 hours) |
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10. |
Combinatorics |
(2 hours) |
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11. |
Additive combinatorics |
(2 hours) |
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12. |
Probabilistic combinatorics |
(2 hours) |
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13. |
Complex manifolds |
(3 hours) |
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14. |
The x-ray transform in geometry and dynamics |
(3 hours) |
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15. |
Differential geometry |
(3 hours) |
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16. |
Algebraic geometry |
(3 hours) |
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17. |
Algebraic topology |
(3 hours) |
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18. |
Topics in calculus and algebra |
(3 hours) |
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19. |
Spectral geometry |
(3 hours) |
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20. |
Set theory and logic |
(3 hours) |
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21. |
Category theory |
(3 hours) |
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22. |
Elliptic curves |
(3 hours) |
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23. |
Iwasawa theory of elliptic curves with complex multiplication |
(3 hours) |
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24. |
Local fields |
(2 hours) |
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25. |
Topics in analytic number theory |
(2 hours) |
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26. |
Algebraic number theory |
(2 hours) |
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27. |
Schramm-Loewner evolutions |
(2 hours) |
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28. |
Advanced probability |
(3 hours) |
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29. |
Stochastic calculus and applications |
(3 hours) |
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30. |
Stochastic networks |
(2 hours) |
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31. |
Nonparametric statistical theory |
(2 hours) |
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32. |
Statistical theory |
(2 hours) |
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33. |
Time series and Monte Carlo inference |
(3 hours) |
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34. |
Biostatistics |
(2 hours) |
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35. |
Mathematics of operational research |
(3 hours) |
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36. |
Applied Bayesian statistics |
(2 hours) |
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37. |
Applied statistics |
(3 hours) |
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38. |
Actuarial statistics |
(2 hours) |
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39. |
Advanced financial models |
(3 hours) |
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40. |
Supersymmetry |
(2 hours) |
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41. |
Statistical field theory |
(2 hours) |
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42. |
Quantum field theory |
(3 hours) |
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43. |
Symmetry and particles |
(3 hours) |
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44. |
String theory |
(3 hours) |
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45. |
Standard model |
(3 hours) |
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46. |
Advanced quantum field theory |
(3 hours) |
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47. |
Solitons and instantons |
(2 hours) |
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48. |
Quantum information theory |
(3 hours) |
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49. |
Quantum computation |
(2 hours) |
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50. |
Control of quantum systems |
(2 hours) |
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51. |
Quantum information, entanglement, and nonlocality |
(2 hours) |
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52. |
General relativity |
(3 hours) |
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53. |
Cosmology |
(3 hours) |
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54. |
Black holes |
(3 hours) |
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55. |
Applications of differential geometry to physics |
(3 hours) |
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56. |
Supergravity |
(2 hours) |
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57. |
Astrophysical dynamics |
(3 hours) |
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58. |
Structure and evolution of stars |
(3 hours) |
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59. |
Astrophysical fluid dynamics |
(3 hours) |
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60. |
Galaxies |
(3 hours) |
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61. |
Planetary system dynamics |
(3 hours) |
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62. |
Approximation theory |
(3 hours) |
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63. |
Numerical solution of differential equations |
(3 hours) |
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64. |
Reaction-diffusion equations |
(2 hours) |
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65. |
Fluid dynamics of energy |
(3 hours) |
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66. |
Slow viscous flow |
(3 hours) |
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67. |
Biological physics |
(3 hours) |
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68. |
Perturbation and stability methods |
(3 hours) |
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69. |
The Polar oceans and climate change |
(2 hours) |
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70. |
Wave scattering in inhomogeneous media |
(2 hours) |
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71. |
Geophysical and environmental fluid dynamics |
(3 hours) |
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72. |
Solidification of fluids |
(3 hours) |
The Faculty Board remind candidates and Tutors that requests for papers to be set on additional subjects should be sent to the Secretary of the Faculty Board at the Mathematics Faculty Office, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Wilberforce Road, not later than 9 November 2009.
The Faculty Board of Biology give notice that the following combination of Major and Minor subjects, additional to, or amending, those previously published (Reporter, 2008–09, p. 473–74), will be offered in the Natural Sciences Tripos, Part II (Biological and Biomedical Sciences) in 2009–10:
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Zoology (Cells and development – two from M6, M7, M8, two from L5, L6, L7) |
103 105 110 111 114 117 118 (113 may also be taken if choice of Zoology modules does not clash with lecture times) |
The Major Option papers, to be taken in the period Monday, 11 January to Wednesday, 13 January 2010, will provide in each paper three questions of which candidates are required to answer two. Each paper lasts two hours; all questions carry equal weight. Candidates are required to take three papers. The titles of the papers are as follows:
Paper 1. Advanced quantum condensed matter physics
Paper 2. Soft matter
Paper 3. Relativistic astrophysics and cosmology
Paper 4. Particle physics
Paper 5. Physics of the earth as a planet
Paper 6. Quantum condensed matter field theory
Paper 7. Atomic and optical physics
Candidates may replace one Major Option with the three-hour paper ‘Quantum field theory’ (taken in June) from Part III of the Mathematics Tripos.
The Minor Topics papers, each of which lasts 60 minutes, will be set as a single three-hour paper which will contain sections corresponding to each of the Minor Topics; this paper will be taken on Tuesday, 20 April 2010. Candidates who are not replacing these Minor Topics by other work, as specified below, must attempt three sections. Each section will contain three questions, of which candidates will be required to answer two; all questions carry equal weight. The topics are as follows:
Biological physics; Formation of structure in the universe; The frontiers of experimental condensed matter physics; The frontiers of observational astrophysics; Gauge field theory; Medical physics; Non-linear optics and quantum states of light; Particle astrophysics; Phase transitions and collective phenomena; The physics of nanoelectronic systems; Quantum information; Superconductivity and quantum coherence.
Candidates may replace one, two, or three Minor Topics as follows:
• A Long Vacation Project (based on pre-approved project work undertaken during the previous Long Vacation) may replace one Minor Topic.
• The Entrepreneurship option is examined by course-work and may replace one Minor Topic.
• Candidates may replace two Minor Topics by a three-hour Advanced quantum field theory paper (taken in June) based on the course taught within Part III of the Mathematical Tripos in the Lent Term.
• Candidates may replace one Minor Topic by the course Nuclear power engineering taught within Part IIb of the Engineering Tripos in the Lent Term; these candidates will take the same examination paper as the Engineering candidates, at the start of the Easter Term.
• Candidates may replace one Minor Topic by the course Nuclear materials taught within Part III Materials Science in the Lent Term; these candidates will take the same examination paper as candidates from Engineering, at the start of the Easter Term.
• Interdisciplinary courses (Materials, electronics, and renewable energy; Climate change; Atmospheric chemistry and global change) may each replace one Minor Topic, and will be examined in papers in the second half of the Easter Term.
Candidates are advised that their examination entries will be viewed as a commitment. In particular, candidates who have chosen to replace one of the Minor Topics will be required to answer two sections in the Minor Topics paper, and to leave the examination after two hours. Candidates who have chosen to replace two of the Minor Topics will be required to answer one section in the Minor Topics paper, and to leave the examination after one hour. Those candidates who have replaced three Minor Topics will not sit any part of the Minor Topics paper. Candidates may not replace more than three Minor Topics.
The style of the physics questions in the Major Topics and Minor Topics papers will be such as to test breadth of exposure rather than knowledge in great depth, and there will be no emphasis simply on highly focused calculations. Some questions may be of essay type or may ask for notes on several diverse subjects. Examples may be found in previous years’ papers from Part III Experimental and Theoretical Physics.
The General Physics paper, to be taken on Monday, 31 May 2010, will examine a range of core topics in Physics. The three-hour paper will consist of two sections: Section A, which carries one-third of the total marks for the paper, will contain ten short questions from which candidates must answer six; Section B, which carries two-thirds of the total marks for the paper, will contain eight longer questions from which candidates must answer four.
The final part of the examination consists of assessment of a report on a research project carried out during the academical year. This report, of not more than 5,000 words excluding footnotes and appendices, is to be submitted for inspection by the Examiners not later than Monday, 10 May 2010.
Candidates are advised that the three Major Topics papers taken together will account for approximately one-third of the total marks, and the research project will also account for approximately one-third of the total marks. Approximately one-sixth of the total marks will be allocated, in appropriate proportion, to the Minor Topics paper or its replacements. Approximately one-sixth of the total marks will be allocated to the General Physics paper.
The Faculty Board of Clinical Medicine give notice of the requirements for satisfactory completion of the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Regulation 3(h), Statutes and Ordinances, p. 473).
Assessment occurs at the end of each clinical placement and may include the result of observation by the multidisciplinary clinical team together with more formal assessments such as multiple choice question (MCQ) tests or mini-clinical evaluation exercises (mini-CEX’s), organized on the firm. The assessment methods for each course component are determined by the Deanery team in consultation with Specialty Directors and Theme Co-ordinators; they are explained to students in the Resource Information published on the web.
Student selected components (SSC): assessed by SSC supervisors in the way designed by them to be most appropriate to the activity concerned.
Portfolio assessments: Students’ developing portfolios are assessed formatively by Clinical Supervisors and GP Tutors.
Placement records: for each stage of the course, assessment results are recorded in a written report. A placement record for each student is completed at the end of individual placements by the Specialty Director, regional hospital Undergraduate Specialty Tutor, or responsible consultant. Evaluation criteria are as follows:
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Attendance: |
Determined for each placement as appropriate by the Specialty Director. Examples of Satisfactory: • Attends a minimum x Ward Rounds, x Outpatient Clinics, and x Theatre Sessions. • Full participation in all activities; on-call, clinics, ward rounds, teaching. |
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Overall performance: |
O = Outstanding: in addition to ‘P’ qualities – demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm and a willingness to do more than expected; responds well and quickly under pressure; exceptional depth and breadth of subject knowledge; behaviour shows a high degree of consideration for patients. P = Pass: demonstrates interest and a willingness to learn; has a good grasp of core subject knowledge and skills; is organized; works well within the team; behaviour shows appropriate respect for patients. B = Borderline: contributes relatively little other than being present, has only minimal subject knowledge; is poorly organized; does not work well within the team or fails to engage; behaviour towards patients gives cause for concern. F = Fail: lacks interest and makes no effort to learn, demonstrates very little subject knowledge; is a disruptive member of the team; behaviour suggests unacceptable behaviour towards patients. |
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Assessment score: |
The score/mark for any end-of-placement test expressed as a percentage. |
Assessment comprising:
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Written test: |
Multiple choice and extended-matching questions covering all of the major clinical specialties represented in Stage 1. |
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Case portfolio: |
Four written cases assessed by each student’s Clinical Supervisor. |
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Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE): |
A series of about 20 stations to assess skills in three areas: practical clinical skills, clinical examination, and communication skills. |
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Mid-point review: |
Students whose progress is not satisfactory are brought to the attention of the Clinical Dean so that additional support may be organized if required. |
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Elective report: |
Approximately 1,000 words describing how the elective period was spent. |
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Objective Practical Skills Examination (OSPE): |
About 18 stations to assess practical clinical skills according to the requirements of Tomorrow’s Doctors. When they have passed the OSPE, students may practise their skills under supervision on their ward-based Stage 3 placements. |
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Practical prescribing examination: |
A one-hour assessment using single-best response questions. |
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Portfolios and experience logs: |
Evidence of satisfactory completion is required. |