Overview
You will work with an academic supervisor on an experimental or theoretical project in an area such as: observational astronomy and astrophysics, condensed matter physics and nanotechnology, electron microscopy and diffraction, particle physics, ultra cold atomic gases, biophotonics and biomedical imaging, optics and imaging (using light, electrons and atoms), x-ray … 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
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Professor Stefan Maier
Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Stefan Maier
Notes
Information about how to apply and enrol in a research unit is available from the Science Research Project units page (link to: https://www.monash.edu/science/current-students/manage-your-science-studies/research-units).
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