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PHS3360 - Physics project 2

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate Faculty of Science

Leader: Associate Professor John Cashion

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)
Clayton Summer semester A 2007 (Day)
Clayton Summer semester B 2007 (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