PHS3360

Physics project 2 ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Associate Professor John Cashion

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton SA-02 2006 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton Summer 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: There is no formal syllabus. Students are supervised by academic staff to work in an area of mutual interest. The project may also involve lecture units, laboratory work, or reading in experimental, theoretical or applied topics. Current topics include astronomy, medical imaging, x-ray physics, resonance spectroscopies, 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.

Contact Hours: 12 hours per week

Prerequisites: 12 points of level two physics, materials science, astronomy, or permission