phy3prj senior physics research proj
SENIOR PHYSICS RESEARCH PROJECT
PHY3PRJ
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are provided with the opportunity to undertake a physics 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 functional materials and surface science, X-ray science and space science, 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 Must pass all subjects in (PHY2MOD, PHY2OPT, PHY2EMM). This unit is available by invitation of the Unit Co-ordinator to students who have a weighted average mark of 65% or greater, or equivalent qualifications, with a focus on those students enrolled in a physics major.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Subject options
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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
Independent ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.0 hours independent research per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus associated activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One individual 20-minute seminar presentation | 10 | |
| One individual project report equivalent to 3,500-words | 90 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNarelle Brack
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 6.0 hours independent research per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus associated activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One individual 20-minute seminar presentation | 10 | |
| One individual project report equivalent to 3,500-words | 90 |
Melbourne, 2014, Summer semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNarelle Brack
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 02 - 07
One 13.0 days independent research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Equivalent to 78-hours of research and associated activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One individual 20-minute seminar presentation | 10 | |
| One individual project report equivalent to 3,500-words | 90 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 26-33, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNarelle Brack
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 26 - 33
One 13.0 days independent research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 26 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Equivalent to 78-hours of research and associated activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One individual 20-minute seminar presentation | 10 | |
| One individual project report equivalent to 3,500-words | 90 |