PHS3360 - Physics and astronomy research project 2

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.

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 and astronomy, medical imaging, x-ray physics, synchrotron-based studies, quantum mechanics, resonance spectroscopies, magnetism, physics education and polymers.

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).

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

Availability in areas of study

Astrophysics
Physics