Although last week was a fallow week (aka Webster week) for MST124-26B, there was still nonetheless some interesting activity. On Wednesday there was a tutorial on complex numbers with the dynamic duo, and on Thursday there was a Physical Science module choice event where the qualification lead gave an overview of the modules available on the various pathways at levels 2, 3,and 4. Last year, and for many years previously, it was Prof. Andrew Norton running it, but he retired recently so another member of staff has taken over. This new person appeared to be a bit nervous and unprepared, not to mention lacking knowledge about some of the modules. There were quite a few technical problems at the start of the presentation which didn't help matters. I could tell that last year's slide deck was being used because the typographical error on one of the module descriptions was still there. Despite the semi-shambolic nature of the event, it was well worth attending (about 40 other punters did so) because there were some interesting titbits of information. S287 Planetary Science, the replacement for S283, will have less emphasis on astrobiology and exoplanets. It was also said that there was 'some movement towards the return of in-person exams for some modules', possibly from October 2026 onwards.
I have also tentatively started some embryonic revision for MST124 by doing the online practice quizzes for each unit. There's 12 in total and I've done 9 of them.