SENIOR PHYSICS LABORATORY
PHY3LAB
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this capstone laboratory experience in physics and nanotechnology, you will develop advanced laboratory and research skills by undertaking three extended experiments where by you aim to reproduce classic results from fields relevant to the research strengths of the discipline. You will acquire the appropriate skills to design an experiment, acquire and analyse data, and present your results at a professional research level through writing a report. You will provide an oral defence for each report. This subject is one of four physics subjects at 3rd year level that together constitute the physics major.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Hoxley
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesPHY2MOD
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
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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
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRussell Anderson
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 3.00 h laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
Two 3.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Week 1 and 6
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 x written reports (2400 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
1 x 20 minute Oral defense (1000 word equiv)Students answer questions on one of their written reports. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO4 |
1 x 1 hour Lab Exam (1000 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Hoxley
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 3.00 h laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
Two 3.00 h workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Week 1 and 6
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 x written reports (2400 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
1 x 20 minute Oral defense (1000 word equiv)Students answer questions on one of their written reports. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO4 |
1 x 1 hour Lab Exam (1000 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |