PHS3360 · Physics and astronomy research project 2

Overview

This unit provides the opportunity for high achieving students to undertake a small research project in physics. You will develop the skills of planning, record-keeping, literature search, analysis and communication necessary for a successful project. You will work with an academic supervisor on an experimental or theoretical project, including astrophysics and astronomy, medical imaging, x-ray physics, synchrotron-based studies, quantum mechanics, resonance spectroscopies, magnetism, physics education and polymers.

Areas of study: Astrophysics Physics

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.