MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Science Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
PHS4100
Theoretical physics honours
Dr Peter Lloyd
48 points + Full-year subject, comprising formal class contact and private
study + Clayton + Prerequisites: Third-year physics subjects including the
compulsory units `Electromagnetism', `Statistical mechanics', `Quantum
mechanics', `Applications of quantum mechanics', `Nuclear physics' and `Solid
state physics (lattice and electronic properties'
Synopsis At least eight units are to be taken, with `Quantum mechanics',
`Quantum field theory', `Solid state physics' and `Statistical
mechanics' being compulsory. Students are required to complete a research
project involving some original work on a topic chosen in consultation with
their supervisor.
Assessment Examinations (normally 8 x 2 hours): 50% + Theoretical
project: 50%
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