PHS3350 - Physics project 1
6 points, SCA Band 0 (NATIONAL PRIORITY), 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate Faculty of Science
Leader(s): Associate Professor Andrei Nikulin
Offered
Clayton First semester 2009 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2009 (Day)
Clayton Summer semester A 2009 (Day)
Clayton Summer semester B 2009 (Day)
Synopsis
There is no formal syllabus. Students are supervised by academic staff to work in an area of mutual interest. The project may involve laboratory work and theoretical topics. Current topics include astrophysics and astronomy, medical imaging, x-ray physics, resonance spectroscopies, magnetism, physics education and polymers.
Assessment
Log book and written progress reports: 50%
Final report, oral presentation, poster (as appropriate): 50%
A lecture unit where taken replaces 33% of the above weights.
Contact hours
72 hours laboratory work per semester, or equivalent
Prerequisites
12 points of level 2 physics at a distinction average, or permission. Students must have reached level 3 of their degree. Enrolment requires departmental approval.