PHYSICS HONOURS THESIS A
PHY4THA
2019
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
Students commence 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 when the student completes the subject PHY4THB. 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 Physics postgraduate co-ordinator.
School: School of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Grant van Riessen
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted into SHS.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: This subject is the first part of a 60CP thesis program (PHY4THA and PHY4THB). Students will not be given a final mark until they complete PHY4THB.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Assess and interpret the scientific literature relevant to a chosen topic in some depth and plan and execute a scientific investigation in a research environment supported by a member of staff.
- Activities:
- Students commence a project that takes the equivalent of six months of continuous work under the supervision of a member of staff. The project commences when the student is enrolled in PHY4THA. The project is completed and written up as a thesis when the student completes the subject PHY4THB.
02. Communicate effectively the key concepts, techniques, and research outcomes associated with the research project in an appropriate scientific manner.
- Activities:
- Prepare and deliver an individual audio visual presentation of approximately 20 minutes in duration before an audience of scientists working in a relevant discipline, summarising the research project. Answer questions about the research project in a professional manner.
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Grant van Riessen
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 5.0 hours supervised research per day 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 300 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 17,000 word thesis | 90 | 01 | |
| One 20-minute oral presentation (1000 word equivalent) | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for PHY4THA and PHY4THB. | 10 | 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Grant van Riessen
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 5.0 hours supervised research per day 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 300 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 17,000 word thesis | 90 | 01 | |
| One 20-minute oral presentation (1000 word equivalent) | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for PHY4THA and PHY4THB. | 10 | 02 |