units
PHS3350
Faculty of Science
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6 points, SCA Band 0 (NATIONAL PRIORITY), 0.125 EFTSLRefer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
SynopsisThis unit provides the opportunity for high achieving students to undertake a small research project in physics. Students will develop the skills of planning, record-keeping, literature search, analysis and communication necessary for a successful project. Students will work with an academic supervisor on an experimental or theoretical project, including astrophysics and astronomy, medical imaging, x-ray physics, synchrotron-based studies, quantum mechanics, resonance spectroscopies, magnetism, physics education and polymers. Objectives
On completion of this unit students will have acquired the following skills and attributes:
Assessment
Project work - logbook, competence, planning and initiative: 40% Chief examiner(s)Contact hours72 hours laboratory work per semester, or equivalent Prerequisites12 points of level two physics at a distinction average. Students must have reached level three of their degree. Enrolment requires the School's approval. |