SENIOR PHYSICS LABORATORY

PHY3LAB

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this capstone laboratory experience in physics and nanotechnology, you will develop advanced laboratory and research skills by undertaking three extended experiments where by you aim to reproduce classic results from fields relevant to the research strengths of the discipline. You will acquire the appropriate skills to design an experiment, acquire and analyse data, and present your results at a professional research level through writing a report. You will provide an oral defence for each report. This subject is one of four physics subjects at 3rd year level that together constitute the physics major.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: David Hoxley

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: PHY2MOD

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse and critically review research data.

02. Compare and interpret research data with reference to the scientific literature.

03. Design experiments related to essential concepts in contemporary physics using standard physics laboratory techniques, equipment and software.

04. Describe and explain, in appropriate written and verbal style, the findings from laboratory experiments designed by the student.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Russell Anderson

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 3.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Week 1 and 6

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
3 x written reports (2400 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	45	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
1 x 20 minute Oral defense (1000 word equiv)Students answer questions on one of their written reports.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO4
1 x 1 hour Lab Exam (1000 word equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day