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.
School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Alex Schenk
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
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 or PSMSC
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PHY3PQM
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: Alex 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 |