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Physics Research Project Pt2 (PHYC40015)

Undergraduate level 4Points: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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 (PHYC40015 Physics Research Project Pt 2) is a 37.5 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

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
PHYC40009 Physics Research Project Pt1
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
PHYC40010 Physics Research Project Pt1
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
PHYC40011 Physics Research Project Pt1
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
 37.5
PHYC40012 Physics Research Project Pt1
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
 50

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Major thesis, comprising up to 25 pages of mixed text, diagrams, and mathematical formulas

  • 25 pages
90%

An oral presentation lasting up to 20 minutes

  • 20 minutes
10%

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1 (Early-Start)
    Principal coordinatorJeffrey McCallum
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursThis subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project.
    Teaching period 2 January 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information

    msc@physics.unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2 (Early-Start)
    Principal coordinatorJeffrey McCallum
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursThis subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project.
    Teaching period 1 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information

    msc@physics.unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Students should discuss this with their supervisor but as a guide, a student enrolled in a 37.5 point research project subject would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of 30 hours per week.

What do these dates mean

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    Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.

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:

    TypeName
    Informal specialisationPhysics

Last updated: 31 January 2024