Physics Research Project Pt 2 (PHYC90034) // Assessment

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The assessment requirements below are applicable to the entire 100 point Research Project.

1. A preliminary literature survey and research plan at the end of year one or after the student has enrolled in 25 points of Research Project, (10 pages of mixed text, diagrams, and mathematical formulas; pass/fail);
2. An oral presentation at the end of year one or after the student has enrolled in 25 points of Research Project (up to 20 minutes; pass/fail).
3. Major thesis, comprising up to 50 pages of mixed text, diagrams, and mathematical formulas, due at the end of the second year of the MSc (90% of the final grade).
4. An oral presentation lasting up to 30 minutes, given at the end of the second year of the MSc (10% of final grade).
5. Successful completion of a seminar series and/or reading course (depending on the research stream) providing advanced theoretical and/or practical training, marked on a pass/fail basis.

At the completion of this subject students will be required to submit their literature review and attend a progress meeting with their supervisor. Approval of satisfactory progress within the project is required as a hurdle requirement.