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Physics Research Project Pt1 (PHYC40009)
Undergraduate level 4Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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In this subject, students undertake a program of original research in one of the many research fields in which the School of Physics is active and internationally recognised: astrophysics, condensed matter physics, optics, and particle physics. The research may be experimental and/or theoretical in nature. It will be conducted under the supervision of a member of the Schools academic staff. The results will be reported in the form of a thesis. Students enrol in a total of 50 points of research project across the duration of the Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) program. This is achieved by enrolling in two of subjects across two consecutive semesters to achieve a total 50 credit points. Students enrol in a Part 1 subject in the first semester and a Part 2 subject in the second semester of the program.
This subject (PHYC40009 Physics Research Project Pt 1) is a 12.5 points version for one semester.
Intended learning outcomes
- Introduce students to the current research literature in specialized areas;
- engage students in their own research by participation in the activities of a research group in the School of Physics.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Coordinator approval – students are required to have an approved research project and supervisor before undertaking a research component
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Major thesis, comprising up to 25 pages of mixed text, diagrams, and mathematical formulas, (90% of the final grade).
- An oral presentation lasting up to 20 minutes, (10% of final grade)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Jeffrey McCallum Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Teaching period 27 February 2018 to 30 June 2018 Last self-enrol date 23 March 2018 Census date 23 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 18 May 2018 Assessment period ends 30 June 2018 February contact information
- July
Principal coordinator Jeffrey McCallum Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Teaching period 24 July 2018 to 23 December 2018 Last self-enrol date 23 August 2018 Census date 24 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 November 2018 Assessment period ends 23 December 2018 July contact information
Time commitment details
Students should discuss this with their supervisor but as a guide, a student enrolled in a 12.5 point research project subject would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of ten hours per week.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Physics
Last updated: 3 November 2022