phy3prj senior physics research project
SENIOR PHYSICS RESEARCH PROJECT
PHY3PRJ
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are provided with the opportunity to undertake a physics / nanotechnology 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 areas such as functional materials, quantum materials and X-ray science. The project outcomes will be presented at a seminar at the end of the teaching period.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNarelle Brack
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHY2MOD This subject is available by invitation of the Subject Co-ordinator to students who have a weighted average mark of 65% or greater, or equivalent qualifications
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNarelle Brack
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One individual 20-minute seminar presentation (1,000-words equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| One individual project report (3,500-words) The literature review (500-words) is incorporated into the final report, therefore this report is 3,500-words in total but 500-words is already written and separately assessed. | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One individual literature review (500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChanh Tran
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 6.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One individual 20-minute seminar presentation (1,000-words equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| One individual project report (3,500-words) The literature review (500-words) is incorporated into the final report, therefore this report is 3,500-words in total but 500-words is already written and separately assessed. | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One individual literature review (500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChanh Tran
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 0 - 0
One 12.00 days independent research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Equivalent to 72-hours of research and associated activities.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One individual 20-minute seminar presentation (1,000-words equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| One individual project report (3,500-words) The literature review (500-words) is incorporated into the final report, therefore this report is 3,500-words in total but 500-words is already written and separately assessed. | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One individual literature review (500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Summer 2 , Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNarelle Brack
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 2 - 7
One 12.00 days independent research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
Equivalent to 72-hours of research and associated activities.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One individual 20-minute seminar presentation (1,000-words equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| One individual project report (3,500-words) The literature review (500-words) is incorporated into the final report, therefore this report is 3,500-words in total but 500-words is already written and separately assessed. | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One individual literature review (500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2 |