phy5pqa advanced physics of quantum matter
ADVANCED PHYSICS OF QUANTUM MATTER
PHY5PQA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will apply fundamental quantum physics to predict and explain the electronic and thermal properties of condensed matter. You will master mathematical and computational tools, which will allow you to solve difficult problems in quantum matter to a professional standard. This subject is available to postgraduate students as part of a group of physics electives that provides excellent preparation for a research degree.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAlex Schenk
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: SZHSMN, SMNT or PSMSC
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsPHY3PQM
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
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlex Schenk
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
Six 3.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-hour end of semester exam (2000 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Four written assignments (2400 words in total) Solutions to short essay questions comprising both analytical and numerical (computational) solutions. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| One report on a research problem (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |