PHS2350 · Physics and astronomy introductory research project 1

Overview

You will work with an academic supervisor on an experimental or theoretical project in an area such as: observational astronomy and astrophysics, condensed matter physics and nanotechnology, electron microscopy and diffraction, particle physics, ultra cold atomic gases, biophotonics and biomedical imaging, optics and imaging (using light, electrons and atoms), x-ray and synchrotron-based studies.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Plan aspects of a project and manage related timelines.
2. Communicate effectively with a project supervisor, colleagues and technical staff.
3. Access and review scientific literature.
4. Maintain a clear record of work done.
5. Analyse and interpret results in terms of related physics theory.
6. Write appropriate scientific reports, both interim and final.
7. Communicate by oral presentation.

Workload

An average of 12 hours of study per week split between independent research, collaborative research, meetings/tutorials with supervisors and work on assessed items.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.