phy4thx physics hons thesis extended
PHYSICS HONOURS THESIS EXTENDED
PHY4THX
2014
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
Students complete a project that takes the equivalent of six months of continuous work under the supervision of a member of staff. The project is completed and written up as a thesis. All students are required to present a seminar outlining the proposed project at a time to be determined by the physics honours coordinator. A list of prospective thesis topics and supervisors is available from the Department of Physics postgraduate co-ordinator. It is strongly recommended that students who wish to complete the requirements of the thesis in one semester should commence preliminary reading for the project no later than the end of the prior semester.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorBrian Abbey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Acceptance into an honours program in the Department of Physics. All enrolments in this unit require the approval of the Department of Physics postgraduate co-ordinator.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHY4HNA, PHY4HNB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This unit is a 60CP thesis program completed in one semester. It is recommended that students complete the honours thesis requirement over two semesters by enrolling in PHY4THA and PHY4THB. In special circumstances, for eg., international exchange students and students with an irregular course plan, enrolment may be permitted in PHY4THX and honours thesis requirements completed in one semester.
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrian Abbey
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 65.0 days supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supervised research under the direction of a member of staff equivalent to a total of 600 hours. Students are expected to be present during normal working hours each day and be fully committed to their research project."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 15,000 word thesis | 90 | |
| One oral examination | 10 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrian Abbey
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 65.0 days supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supervised research under the direction of a member of staff equivalent to a total of 600 hours. Students are expected to be present during normal working hours each day and be fully committed to their research project."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 15,000 word thesis | 90 | |
| One oral examination | 10 |