PHYSICS RESEARCH PROJECT
PHY2PRJ
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students 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.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Narelle Brack
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: PHY1SCA and PHY1SCB. This subject 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-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Narelle 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Narelle 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Narelle 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Narelle 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 |