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Monash University Handbook 2011undergrad sci-postgrad Science Postgraduate Handbook 2011 - Faculty of ScienceScience - Postgraduate studiesFaculty information
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Course-related policies and rulesStructure and organisation of the faculty - Faculty of ScienceThe Faculty of Science conducts undergraduate and postgraduate courses on the Clayton, Gippsland and Sunway, Malaysia campuses. Postgraduate programs offered by the faculty include the Graduate Certificate in Science Studies (GradCertScStud) and Graduate Diploma in Science (GradDipSc), which are available by on-campus and off-campus learning, and the Master of Science Preliminary (MSc (Prelim), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) postgraduate programs, which may be undertaken on campus and by external mode. Schools within the facultyThe faculty comprises the following seven schools, each of which is responsible for carrying out teaching and research activities within the areas of expertise of their academic staff:
The School of Applied Sciences and Engineering is a multidisciplinary school that operates on the Gippsland campus. The school offers a range of studies and conducts research in applied biology, applied chemistry, human physiology, mathematics and modelling, and environmental management. The School of Sciences is a multidisciplinary school that operates on the Sunway campus. Science disciplines offered by departments and schools in other facultiesDepartments and schools in the following faculties also offer science disciplines:
Collaborative research is also undertaken with schools and departments from other faculties. Academic and administration affairs of the facultyThe academic operations of the faculty are governed by the faculty board, which is chaired by the dean of the faculty. The dean exercises a general superintendence over the academic and administrative affairs of the faculty and is assisted by four associate deans (external, graduate studies, research, and teaching). The heads of schools are ex-officio members of the board, and there are elected members representing various groups of staff within the schools of the faculty. Membership of the faculty board includes representatives of undergraduate, graduate, and off-campus learning students, who may be contacted through the appropriate campus candidate organisation. The board also comprises representatives from other faculties and of extra-faculty departments/schools who teach science students. The board seeks advice from a number of standing committees, such as the faculty's education committee, research committee, and research degrees committee. The faculty academic manager, with the assistance of other managers and administrative officers, is responsible for the activities of the Faculty of Science office and works closely with the dean in the provision of administrative support to the faculty. Where to get help and advice in the faculty - Faculty of ScienceIntending and current students are strongly encouraged to seek advice and information from the Faculty of Science office or from any of the schools. Details can be found at http://www.sci.monash.edu.au/postgrad/index.html. ClaytonLocation: ground floor, central Science building (building 19) - where it adjoins building 27 on the south side Telephone: +61 3 9905 9052 Postal addressFaculty of Science OfficeClayton campus Monash University Victoria 3800 Australia GippslandLocation: building 3W Telephone: +61 3 9902 6431 Postal addressSchool of Applied Sciences and Engineering Schools and centres of the faculty - Faculty of ScienceListed below are the schools and centres of the faculty. School staff can provide advice about a range of matters, including unit details for postgraduate coursework programs as well as information on areas of research focus and available resources and supervision for higher degree by research programs. SchoolsSchool of Applied Sciences and EngineeringResearch strengths and focus include applied biology and chemistry, human physiology, mathematics and modelling, and environmental management.
Postal addressSchool of Applied Sciences School of Sciences
Postal addressSchool of Sciences School of Biological SciencesResearch strengths and focus include biology and physiology of algae; ecology and conservation biology; evolutionary processes; molecular genetics and cell biology; and vertebrate physiology, development and behaviour.
Postal addressSchool of Biological Sciences School of ChemistryResearch strengths and focus include electrolytes, water studies, sustainable and green chemistry, electrochemistry, biospectroscopy, environmental and analytical science, biological and medicinal chemistry, materials chemistry and synthetic and catalytic chemistry.
Postal addressSchool of Chemistry School of GeosciencesResearch strengths and focus include economic geology, environmental geoscience and hydrogeology, geochemistry and petrology, geophysics, palaeontology, geodynamics, volcanology and ore deposits, sedimentology and basin studies and tectonics.
Postal address School of Geosciences School of Mathematical SciencesResearch strengths and focus include algebra and discrete mathematics, analysis and geometry, astrophysics and general relativity, atmospheric science and geophysical fluid dynamics, computational mathematics, statistics, and tertiary mathematics education.
Postal address School of Mathematical Sciences School of PhysicsResearch strengths and focus include electron scattering in materials, magnetic studies, computational physics, topological methods in physics, particle cosmology, EPR studies, applications of Mössbauer spectroscopy, engineering of metals and alloys, polymer physics and engineering, thin films, diffraction studies, computed tomography, digital image processing and X-ray and synchrotron radiation physics, ceramic engineering, corrosion, fracture of materials, production and properties of composites, mechanical properties, fracture, mathematical and computer modelling of materials and processes and biomaterials.
Postal address School of Physics CentresAustralian Centre for Biodiversity Analysis, Policy and Management
Australian Crustal Research Centre
Centre for Biospectroscopy
Centre for Green Chemistry
Centre for Modelling of Stochastic Systems
Centre for Stellar and Planetary Astrophysics
Water Studies Centre
Graduate studies by research - Faculty of ScienceIntroductionThe Master of Science (MSc) is a research-based program primarily aimed at further training for Bachelor of Science with honours graduates. Research may be undertaken within all schools of the faculty, the School of Geography and Environmental Science in the Faculty of Arts, and the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC). The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees are extensive research-based programs offering further training also primarily for Bachelor of Science with honours graduates. Candidates for the MSc by research, MPhil or PhD who do not meet the standard eligibility requirements for entry to these programs may undertake the Master of Science Preliminary (MScPrelim). This involves a combination of both coursework and research activities, but is included below in this `Graduate studies by research' section because of its role in preparation of students for further research studies. SupervisionOn admitting a candidate to a research program, the faculty board will, on the recommendation of the head of school, appoint a member of the academic staff of the university as a supervisor. It may also appoint an associate supervisor who need not be an academic staff member but someone of recognised standing in the field. Both supervisors are responsible to the faculty board. Research fellows and postdoctoral fellows may be appointed as supervisors if their terms of appointment exceed the periods of candidature, they have previous experience in supervising higher degree candidates, and they have a proven and current research record. Otherwise they may be appointed as associate supervisors. Further information about research in the Faculty of Science can be obtained from the graduate studies website at http://www.sci.monash.edu.au/postgrad/, or the Faculty of Science office by email at graduate.studies@sci.monash.edu.au. Scholarships and exemptionsFull-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and masters by research candidates with an honours H1 degree or the equivalent may apply for a range of research scholarships, including the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) and the Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS). Further details may be obtained from the Monash Research Graduate School by email at mrgs@adm.monash.edu.au or by telephone on +61 3 9905 3009. Master of Science PreliminaryThis is a qualifying program combining research and coursework for candidates seeking admission to further studies at masters or PhD level. See the entry in the `Graduate studies by research' section above. Areas of research, by school and specialist centres - Faculty of ScienceMaster of Science (MSc), Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs are offered by all schools of the Faculty of Science. Prospective MSc candidates are also referred to the Faculty of Arts entry in this handbook. Broad areas of study available for pure or applied research for candidates/coursework students in the Faculty of Science are detailed below.
Postgraduate areas of research - Faculty of ScienceBiological sciencesCoordinators: Professor John Hamill (Clayton) and Dr Wendy Wright (Gippsland) Candidates wishing to undertake research in the biological sciences may enrol for programs leading to the degrees of MSc and PhD through the School of Biological Science at the Clayton campus and the School of Applied Sciences and Engineering at Gippsland. The degrees are awarded for the successful completion of a supervised research program, though some coursework may be prescribed to meet the needs of individual candidates. The School of Biological Sciences maintain electron microscopes, analytical equipment, constant-temperature rooms, experimental areas and a field station. Research may be undertaken in ecology, genetics, and plant or animal biology in the areas listed below. Conservation in production environmentsResearch into methods of improving biodiversity in production and constructed environments, including farming and forestry landscapes. Studies in this area are very applied and are often conducted in collaboration with the Department of Primary Industries, Department of Sustainability and Environment, and/or other industry partners. Biology and physiology of algaeResearch activities in the area of biology and physiology of algae include algal physiology and marine botany. Ecology and conservation biologyResearch activities in this area include aquatic ecology, invasion biology, functional plant biology, molecular ecology, plant ecology, terrestrial vertebrate ecology, tropical forest ecology, and vegetation ecology. Evolutionary processesResearch activities in the area of evolutionary processes include behavioural and evolutionary ecology, evolutionary genetics, and evolutionary ecology. Molecular genetics and cell biologyResearch activities in the area of molecular genetics and cell biology include Arabsidopsis development, Drosophila neurogenetics, molecular genetics, plant biotechnology, plant genetics, plant made vaccines and Zebrafish development Vertebrate physiology, development and behaviourResearch activities in the area of vertebrate physiology, development and behaviour include animal behaviour, behavourial and evolutionary ecology, functional morphology of digestion, vertebrate biology and vertebrate physiology and digestion.
Postgraduate areas of research - Faculty of ScienceChemistryCoordinators: Dr Andrea Robinson (Clayton) and Professor Sam Adeloju (Gippsland/Peninsula) Opportunities for research in the following broad areas of chemistry are offered by the School of Chemistry and the School of Applied Science and Engineering. Areas of researchAnalytical and instrumentationNew techniques for separating and sizing industrial, environmental and biological particles and macromolecules (field-flow fractionation); methods for real-time monitoring of waters and wastewaters based on flow injection analysis; microwave instrument development ('millijet'); fabrication of novel biosensors; analysis of gas molecules using fluorescence spectra; rare earth elements in minerals using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry; infrared spectroscopy for use in medical diagnosis; and the development of inexpensive microprocessor controlled analytical instrumentation for teaching and research. Analytical spectroscopyBiospectroscopy and bio-imaging using infrared and Raman spectroscopy to investigate biomolecules and develop systems for medical diagnosis. Brown coal fly ash, transport fuels and oils, low-cost instrumentation. Spectroscopy and molecular propertiesSpectroscopy of supercooled molecules in supersonic jets and enclosive flows; laser detection of gases released in coal gasification; high resolution FTIR spectroscopy of transients and atmospheric species; infrared and Raman spectroscopy and micro-imaging of biological molecules, microwave investigation of the molecular processes of interstellar masers; molecular structures of small molecules and highly reactive compounds from spectroscopy and computational chemistry; x-ray crystallography, magnetochemistry, solution and solid state spectroscopy; and electron microscopy in structural evaluation. Chemical biology and medicinal chemistryElucidation of enzyme mechanisms through the study of model reactions and by the design of mechanism based inhibitors; modelling metalloproteins and metal-induced biological processes; anchored complexes in protein separation; design and testing of pharmaceuticals including anti-cancer and anti-ulcer agents; and medical applications of peptide nucleic acids and metal complex derivatives. Electrochemistry and electroanalytical chemistryFabrication and properties of microelectrodes and chemically modified electrodes; on-line monitoring of metals in process streams; stripping voltammetric and potentiometric analysis of organic and inorganic substances; theory of voltammetry-electrode kinetics; development of electrochemical instrumentation; redox properties of organometallic and coordination compounds; amperometric and potentiometric biosensing of organic and inorganic substances; electrochemical synthesis; spectroscopic identification of electrochemically generated intermediates in unusual oxidation states; bioinorganic electrochemistry; photoelectrochemistry and electrochemical catalysis; and solar cells. Environmental chemistry - Water Studies Centre and School of Applied Sciences and EngineeringNutrient cycling in aquatic systems; aquatic colloid chemistry; pollutant speciation transport and fate in aquatic environments; microbial ecology of lowland rivers; pollutant fluxes across the sediment-water interface; interactions between ecosystem structure and biogeochemical functioning; ecosystem processes as indicators of stream health; behaviour of organic phosphates in aquatic environments; and the role of natural organic matter in aquatic ecosystems. Another major research area is ecological risk assessment, quantitative modelling and development of predictive models. Food chemistryInteraction between proteins and mineral species in milk; relationship between chemical composition, structure and properties of curd and cheese; encapsulation of flavourings and neutraceuticals. Green (sustainable) chemistry - Centre for Green ChemistryNew processes with less waste, energy requirements, less or no solvents, and developing new synthetic pathways. This includes replacing organic solvents by water, supercritical CO2 and ionic liquids, the use of aqueous based catalyst systems, biological catalysts and biotechnology, the use of microwave energy in chemical reactions, new energy efficient materials together with the development of new, appropriate analytical methods. Green mineral processing including alternatives to the cyanide gold extraction process, soil chemistry, and organic amendments in treatment of environmentally compromised soils, chemistry of hard substances. Industrial applicationsStructure and reactivity of coals, controlled release technology, non-linear optical materials; molecular recognition used in the extraction and purification of sugars; and purification of fullerenes. Materials chemistrySol-gel precursors for ceramic oxides with applications as electrochromics, protective coatings, sensors and optical films; organometallics and related complexes as precursors for semiconductor and microelectronic materials; microporous materials including zeolites and pillared clays; inorganic glasses (non-oxide); liquid crystals for opto-electronic devices; new conducting polymers; and recyclable polymers; molecular magnetic materials displaying long-range order or spin-crossover transitions; nano-chemistry and nanotechnology; self-assembly of multicomponent systems based on host-guest chemistry; supramolecular indicated transport of molecules across membranes; molecular and supramolecular photonic devices; characterisation of nanoparticles and macromolecules; colloid aspects of food chemistry; dye sensitised solar cells; nanostructured functional surfaces; nanostructured electrochemical devices and arrays; peptide based nanodevices; nanomagnetic materials with switching properties; nanoscale sensors; and nanoscale synthesis and catalysis; novel receptors for ink jet dyes; nanomaterials for chemical and physical detectors; atmospheric plasma treatment of polymer surfaces. Nano-chemistry and nanotechnologySelf-assembly of multicomponent systems based on host-guest chemistry; supramolecular indicated transport of molecules across membranes; molecular and supramolecular photonic devices; characterisation of nanoparticles and macromolecules; colloid aspects of food chemistry; dye sensitised solar cells; nanostructured functional surfaces; nanostructured electrochemical devices and arrays; peptide based nanodevices; nanomagnetic materials with switching properties; nanoscale sensors; and nanoscale synthesis and catalysis; novel receptors for ink jet dyes; nanomaterials for chemical and physical detectors; atmospheric plasma treatment of polymer surfaces. Polymer chemistryNovel ions conducting polymers for applications in batteries, capacitors and electrochromic windows; improving the properties of polymer blends; and polyurethane elastomers and foams. Spectroscopy, crystallography, magnetism and molecular propertiesSpectroscopy in supersonic jets; laser detection of gases released in coal gasification; high resolution FTIR spectroscopy of transients and atmospheric species; IR spectroscopy of biological molecules, microwave investigation of the molecular processes of interstellar masers; molecular structures of small molecules and highly reactive compounds from spectroscopy and computational chemistry; x-ray crystallography, magnetochemistry, solution and solid state spectroscopy; and electron microscopy in structural evaluation. Synthetic and catalytic chemistryTotal synthesis of biologically and clinically important molecules, including antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, marine toxins and steroids; heterocyclic synthesis, including a wide variety of oxygen and nitrogen-containing heterocycles, many of which are found in important, bio-active molecules; stereoselective methods, design of new reactions using enzymes and organotransition metal catalysts, ring expansion and contraction reactions, conjugate additions; invention of chemical reagents and new chemical reactions, including metal-based systems; synthetic methods for organometallics, coordination complexes, clusters, heterometallic species, metallopolymers and fluorocarbon compounds; organometallics of main group elements, d-block metals, rare earths including catalysts, reagents for organic synthesis, and novel clusters; metal complexes, including amides, imides, oxides, alkoxides; polynuclear spin-crossover complexes, extended network coordination polymers, large magnetic cluster complexes; metal ion hydrolysis products, corrosion inhibitors; catalysis of polymerisation and hydroformylation; and element-carbon bond activation. Theoretical and computation chemistryNew ligands for asymmetric synthesis; investigation of reaction mechanisms by application of semi-empirical and ab-initio calculations; and ab-initio calculations in supramolecular chemistry. Coal product developmentDevelopment of coal dewatering processes; characterisation of coal structure and coal-water interactions; humic acids for soil improvement; bitumen from coal; liquid fuels from coal; active carbon manufacture and applications; catalytic processes in fuel science; and applications of molecular modelling to fuel science. CentresCentre for BiospectroscopyThe Centre for Biospectroscopy is a faculty of science centre directed at developing spectroscopy and imaging techniques for the investigation of biological, biomedical and biotechnological systems. It has research links with a number of Monash and Melbourne departments and hospitals. For more information visit http://www.chem.monash.edu.au/biospec/biospectroscopy.html. Water Studies Centre and School of Applied Sciences and EngineeringSee entry under 'Environmental chemistry' above. Centre for Green ChemistryThe Centre for Green Chemistry is a Special Research Centre funded by the Australian Government through the Australian Research Council and located in the School of Chemistry at Monash University. The centre's mission is to become a world leader for research, industrial collaboration and teaching in the field of green chemistry and to harness this expertise to enhance the international competitiveness of Australian industry. The centre provides opportunities for research and postgraduate study in the area of green chemistry. For further information about research in this field and other activities of the centre, visit http://www.chem.monash.edu.au/green-chem.
Postgraduate areas of research - Faculty of ScienceGeography and environmental scienceCoordinators: Dr Haripriya Rangan (Faculty of Arts, Clayton); Dr Wendy Wright (Gippsland) for Environmental Management The School of Geography and Environmental Science is part of the Faculty of Arts. Candidates wishing to complete a masters degree by research in geography and environmental science must enrol in a Master of Science with the Faculty of Science. Further information can be gained from the Arts faculty entry in this handbook and the School of Geography and Environmental Science website at http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ges. The Faculty of Science also conducts research in the broad area of environmental science. The School of Applied Sciences and Engineering also offers research opportunities in environmental management, including conservation and biodiversity, and environmental microbiology. Candidates should also consult staff within the schools of the faculty.
Postgraduate areas of research - Faculty of ScienceGeosciencesCoordinators: Dr Ian Cartwright (MSc Preliminary) and Dr Peter Betts (MSc and PhD programs) Candidates in geosciences may enrol for studies toward a masters on the basis of a research project alone or a combination of a research project and coursework (typically >70 per cent research). A wide range of coursework units in two or five-day formats suitable for masters candidates is offered by the member departments/schools of the joint La Trobe University/University of Melbourne/Monash University cooperative Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences (VIEPS). The PhD program is based on a thesis research project alone, but participation in seminar series is expected. PhD candidates may also take, not for credit, recommended short courses offered by VIEPS. Both masters and PhD candidates may take part in courses offered by other groups, such as the G3 centres for ore deposits studies (University of Western Australia and the University of Tasmania, and James Cook University), under arrangements of the Minerals Council of Australia-funded National Geosciences Teaching Network. Masters and PhD projects are often, but not exclusively, associated with the recognised areas of research strength within the School of Geosciences:
A wide range of geophysical, geochemical, and computing facilities is available to postgraduate candidates. These are either housed within Monash Geosciences (geophysics equipment; stable isotope, and ICP-MS based trace element analysis facilities and sample preparation laboratories) or are accessible within other VIEPS-member departments/schools (electron microprobe and analytical scanning electron microscope facilities; noble gas laboratory; multi-collector ICP-MS laboratory; and thermal ionisation mass spectrometry laboratory).
Postgraduate areas of research - Faculty of ScienceMathematical sciencesCoordinators: Professor John Lattanzio (Clayton) and Dr Alistair Carr (Gippsland) Candidates in mathematical science may enrol for programs leading to the MSc and PhD degrees. The programs reflect the research interests of staff, which at present include astrophysics, solar and planetary physics, geophysical fluid dynamics, computational fluid dynamics, computational solid mechanics, numerical analysis, dynamical meteorology, climate dynamics, radiation and remote sensing, physical oceanography, nonlinear dynamics, curve motion, general relativity, geophysics, dynamics of solid planets, biomathematics, optimisation, control theory, computer algebra, history of mathematics, algebra, group theory, semigroup theory, functional analysis, number theory, differential geometry, nonlinear partial differential equations, geometric analysis, applied probability, branching processes, financial mathematics, statistical inference, stochastic processes, medical statistics, modelling and statistics in sport, industrial statistics and statistical computing. There are regular specialist and general seminars. More detailed information can be obtained from the director of postgraduate studies in the school of Mathematical Sciences. Applied mathematicsResearch supervision is available in the applied mathematics fields listed above. If there is sufficient demand, advanced lecture topics may be offered in these areas. Atmospheric scienceAtmospheric science is a modern interdisciplinary subject, drawing heavily on applied mathematics, fluid dynamics, physics, chemistry and computer science, and our research and graduate training programs are an exciting blend of field experiments, theoretical analysis, numerical modelling and data analysis. Research supervision is available in the atmospheric science fields listed in the above paragraph. Mathematical statisticsCandidates may undertake either an MSc or a PhD degree involving a written thesis in some area of probability theory, stochastic processes and applications, statistical theory, or applied statistics. Further details may be obtained from the director of postgraduate studies. Pure mathematicsResearch supervision is available in the pure mathematics fields listed in the above paragraph. Mathematical sciences at the Gippsland campusThe School of Applied Sciences and Engineering also offers research opportunities in selected areas. These include:
Mathematics and science learningApplications of new technology to distance education, and interactive multi-media learning materials. CentresKey Centre for Statistical ScienceThe Key Centre for Statistical Science is a cooperative venture established in 1984 between Monash University, The University of Melbourne, La Trobe University, and RMIT University. Further information may be obtained from Dr Aidan Sudbury. Centre for Stellar and Planetary AstrophysicsThis centre brings together Monash University researchers working on the astrophysical properties of stars and planets, in the broadest context. Members of the centre are drawn from the School of Mathematical Sciences as well as the School of Chemistry. Research supervision is available for theoretical and observational studies from star and planet formation through to the properties of black holes. Centre for Modeling of Stochastic SystemsThe main objectives of the centre are to develop the modelling part of the theory of stochastic systems, which is an integral step towards applications to practical problems in industry; to promote cooperation in research and graduate supervision in these areas and other more established areas across different groups in the School and across the Faculties of Science and Business and Economics, and to develop an Actuarial program at Monash University.
Postgraduate areas of research - Faculty of SciencePhysicsCoordinators: Professor David Jesson (Research programs) and Dr David Paganin (Postgraduate Coordinator) The School of Physics offers world-class research opportunities for postgraduate candidates in experimental, theoretical and computational physics. Experimental research includes: condensed matter physics; coherent x-ray optics and synchrotron science; electron, atom and molecular optics; nanostructures (quantum dots/wells) based on III-V materials; electron, neutron and x-ray diffraction; thin films and surface physics; imaging sciences; PET, EPR and Mössbauer spectroscopy and advanced instrumentation and detector development. Theoretical areas include: optics, nanodynamics, particle cosmology, high temperature superconductivity, phase retrieval techniques for linear and non-linear classical and quantal systems, statistical dynamical diffraction theory, quantum gases (BECs), imaging light, and ab initio calculations using density functional theory. The School is host to a number of prominent research centres, including the Monash Centre for Synchrotron Science, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coherent X-Ray Science and the CRC in Biomedical Imaging Development. It also plays a prominent role in the development of the Imaging and Therapy beamline at the Australian Synchrotron, which is located adjacent to the Clayton Campus of Monash University. Research by Physics staff is conducted at numerous international synchrotron facilities (for example, SPring-8, Photon Factory, ESRF, CLS, DESY) and neutron facilities (ILL, Chalk River). Physics staff are also significant users of national facilities at ANSTO (HiFAR/OPAL). Significant instrumentation located in the School at the Clayton Campus includes a unique low energy electron microscope (LEEM) with MBE facility for growing and imaging GaAs quantum dots. Other major facilities include CT scanners, x-ray diffractometers, Mossbauer spectrometers, a FT-EPR spectrometer, thin film deposition facilities, scanning probe microscopes (STM/AFM), SEM/TEM and access to a FEG-TEM and 3D Atom Probe Field Ion Microscope. A new Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility (EMMF), currently under construction adjacent to the School of Physics, will house a suite of state-of-the-art electron microscopes. The school is well supported by its own highly skilled technical staff in large and well-equipped mechanical and electronics workshops, which encompasses a commercial liquid Helium production facility, materials analysis, sample preparation and scientific imaging. All higher degrees in Physics at Monash are conducted entirely by research, except for the Master of Science Preliminary, which comprises 50 per cent research and 50 per cent coursework. The latter involves units similar to those offered in the Physics BSc(Hons) program. Candidates entering with a BSc(Hons) are required to enrol initially in the Master of Science (MSc) program, from which they can apply to transfer to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) after one year. Applicants with a research-only MSc degree can enrol directly into the PhD program; however, they must serve a one year probationary period. Candidates work under the guidance of two assigned supervisors on an individual research project and are expected to attend school colloquia and contribute to research group seminars. Some research projects are multidisciplinary and may suit academically strong candidates from biomedicine, engineering, computing or mathematics. For more details visit http://www.physics.monash.edu.au/research. Research projects are offered in the following areas. Astronomy and astrophysics
Atom optics
Condensed matter physics
Electron diffraction and low-energy electron microscopy
Elementary particle physics
Fundamental x-ray physics
Image processing
Mössbauer spectroscopy
Physics education research
Synchrotron science
Theoretical and computational physics
Theoretical optics
Courses offered in 2011 - Faculty of ScienceNOTE: The course details provided in the entries below are for those students who began their studies in 2011 - students who commenced their studies prior to this date should consult the Handbook edition for the year in which they started their course. Archived Handbooks are available at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks. Research
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