DIRECTED STUDY IN PHYSICS
PHY5DIR
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will perform an independent study related to one of the key research strengths within the discipline of Physics and will be supervised by a member of staff. Students will explore contemporary research issues related to X-ray science, condensed matter physics or surface and materials science. The outcomes will be presented through a written report and oral presentation at the end of the teaching period.
School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Narelle Brack
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in one of the following courses: SZHSMN, SMNT, PSMSC, SZHSN
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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Narelle Brack
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Supervised research of up to 4-hours per week under the direction of a staff member.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 4,000-word essay or technical report | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO2 |
One essay plan (500 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One individual 15-minute seminar presentation (1000 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Chanh Tran
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.00 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Supervised research of up to 4-hours per week under the direction of a staff member.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 4,000-word essay or technical report | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO2 |
One essay plan (500 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One individual 15-minute seminar presentation (1000 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Summer , Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Chanh Tran
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 0 - 0
One 48.00 hours supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Supervised research of up to 48- hours under the direction of a staff member.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 4,000-word essay or technical report | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO2 |
One essay plan (500 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One individual 15-minute seminar presentation (1000 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Summer 2 , Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Narelle Brack
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 2 - 7
One 48.00 hours supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
Supervised research of up to 48-hrs under the direction of a staff member.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 4,000-word essay or technical report | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO2 |
One essay plan (500 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One individual 15-minute seminar presentation (1000 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3 |