nan3pra nanotech ex res proj a
NANOTECHNOLOGY EXTENDED RESEARCH PROJECT A
NAN3PRA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This unit provides students with an extended opportunity to undertake a laboratory-based nanotechnology research project under the supervision of La Trobe University staff or jointly with La Trobe University staff and appropriate outside organisations. Students are encouraged to develop their own interests and may gain experience in leading nanofabrication or characterization technologies, and tackle problems of fundamental or applied nature. The project outcomes will be presented in a seminar at the end of the teaching period.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNarelle Brack
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites This unit is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nanotechnology/Bachelor of Science (SZNTS or SZNS) or Bachelor of Science (Hons)/Master of Nanotechnology (SZHSNT or SZHSN) and to Exchange and Study Abroad students approved by the Nanotechnology Program Co-ordinator.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects NAN3PRO, NAN3PRE
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions NAN3PRA and NAN3PRB form Part A and Part B of an extended nanotechnology research project. Students enrol in both subjects, allowing the project to take place over the academic year or over two consecutive teaching periods. Both subjects are examined as one at the end of the second teaching period.
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNarelle Brack
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 8.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One individual 30-minute seminar presentation | The listed assessment components are the combined assessment for NAN3PRA and NAN3PRB. These tasks are to be submitted at the completion of 208 hours research work across the year. | 10 |
| One individual project report equivalent to 7,000-words | 90 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNarelle Brack
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 8.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One individual 30-minute seminar presentation | The listed assessment components are the combined assessment for NAN3PRA and NAN3PRB. These tasks are to be submitted at the completion of 208 hours research work across the year. | 10 |
| One individual project report equivalent to 7,000-words | 90 |
Melbourne, 2014, Summer semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNarelle Brack
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 02 - 07
Five 3.5 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"104-hours of research and associated activities over the study period"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One individual 30-minute seminar presentation | The listed assessment components are the combined assessment for NAN3PRA and NAN3PRB. These tasks are to be submitted at the completion of 208 hours research work across the year. | 10 |
| One individual project report equivalent to 7,000-words | 90 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 26-33, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNarelle Brack
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 26 - 33
One 13.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 26 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"104-hours of research and associated activities per study period"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One individual 30-minute seminar presentation | The listed assessment components are the combined assessment for NAN3PRA and NAN3PRB. These tasks are to be submitted at the completion of 208 hours research work across the year. | 10 |
| One individual project report equivalent to 7,000-words | 90 |