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Physics Research Project Pt1 (PHYC40009)
Undergraduate level 4Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1 (Extended)
Semester 2 (Extended)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) Semester 2 (Extended) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Major thesis, comprising up to 25 pages of mixed text, diagrams, and mathematical formulas
| 90% | |
An oral presentation lasting up to 20 minutes
| 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
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 26 February 2024 to 30 June 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 30 June 2024 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
- Semester 2 (Extended)
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 22 July 2024 to 24 December 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 24 December 2024 Semester 2 (Extended) 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.
What do these dates mean
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Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024