The mini projects form an important part of the examination paper as described later in the section on the exam, students are required to submit a notebook on one of the two projects to the senior examiner around mid May. Advice on preparation of the notebook is given in the Lent Term. Interspersed with the Practical Classes are Seminars, which are held weekly from 12 noon to 1 pm. A number of the seminars are used for revision of background material studied in Part Ia and so are especially useful for students who have not studied Physiology in the first year. The examination consists of two written papers, a practical paper, and the submission of a note-book containing a record of practical work. On each written paper candidates will be required to attempt five out of a total of nine questions set.
All questions carry equal marks.
The two written papers together will carry 75 per cent. The practical paper will contain three compulsory questions carrying equal marks. Candidates must also submit a notebook containing records of one of the two mini-projects to be carried out in the Lent Term. The practical paper and the notebook together will carry 25 marks, of which not more than 5 marks may be based on the notebook. It is really necessary to have access to a good textbook, besides using the lecture notes and handouts.