Overview
This unit provides the opportunity for high achieving students to undertake a small research project in physics. You will develop the skills of planning, record-keeping, literature search, analysis and communication necessary for a successful project. You will work with an academic supervisor on an experimental or theoretical project, including astrophysics … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
SSA-02-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
SSB-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Professor Daniel Price
Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Daniel Price
Notes
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Plan aspects of a project and manage related timelines;
2.
Communicate effectively with a project supervisor, colleagues and technical staff;
3.
Access and review scientific literature;
4.
Maintain a clear record of work done;
5.
Analyse and interpret results in terms of related physics theory;
6.
Write appropriate scientific reports, both interim and final;
7.
Communicate by oral presentation.
Teaching approach
Research activities
Assessment
1 - Project work - logbook, competence, planning and initiative
2 - Written progress reports
3 - Oral presentation
4 - Final report
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Technology resources
Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Miscellaneous Items Required (Printing, Stationery) - $20
Availability in areas of study
Astrophysics
Physics
Physics