PHS3350

Physics project 1

(SCI)

Dr Don Hutton

6 points + 12 hours per week + First/ Second Semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: 12 points of level 2 physics, materials science or astronomy, or permission. Students must be have reached level 3 of their degree. Enrolment requires departmental approval.

Synopsis: There is no formal syllabus. Students are supervised by academic staff to work in an area of mutual interest. The Professional Studies unit of PHS3031 must be included if not otherwise taken. The project may also involve lecture units, laboratory work, or reading in experimental, theoretical or applied topics. Current topics include acoustics, astronomy, medical imaging, x-ray physics, resonance, materials science, magnetism, physics education and polymers.

Assessment: Log book and written progress reports: 50% + Final report, oral presentation, seminar, poster (as appropriate): 50% + A lecture unit where taken replaces 30% of the above weights.