phy5sya advanced synchrotron science and technology
ADVANCED SYNCHROTRON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
PHY5SYA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will study the design, underlying physical principles, operation and applications of modern synchrotron light sources. Specifically, this subject will include an introduction to the production and properties of synchrotron light, storage ring systems found in modern synchrotron facilities, and the design and function of insertion devices, monochromators, X-ray optics and beam lines. A wide range of synchrotron-based experimental techniques and their applications will be explored including spectroscopy, microscopy and imaging techniques, diffraction and crystallography.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGrant van Riessen
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, PSMSC, or SZHSN
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsPHY3SYN
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, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGrant van Riessen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 11 - 20
One 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 20 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 3.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One 2-hour exam comprising short-answer questions (2,000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Three written reports on a research, data analysis or advanced computing (3,500-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Six online quizzes (1,000-word equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |