PHS2350 Physics and astronomy introductory research project 1
Faculty of Science
PHS2350 Physics and astronomy introductory research project 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
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Requisites
Before PHS2350
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PHS2350
No unit lists PHS2350 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Overview
You will work with an academic supervisor on an experimental or theoretical project in an area such as: observational astronomy and astrophysics, condensed matter physics and nanotechnology, electron microscopy and diffraction, particle physics, ultra cold atomic gases, biophotonics and biomedical imaging, optics and imaging (using light, electrons and atoms), x-ray and synchrotron-based studies.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Project work - logbook, competence, planning and initiativeProject40%
- Written progress reportsWritten10%
- Oral presentationPresentation15%
- Final reportWritten35%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Plan aspects of a project and manage related timelines.
- 2
Communicate effectively with a project supervisor, colleagues and technical staff.
- 3
Access and review scientific literature.
- 4
Maintain a clear record of work done.
- 5
Analyse and interpret results in terms of related physics theory.
- 6
Write appropriate scientific reports, both interim and final.
- 7
Communicate by oral presentation.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
An average of 12 hours of study per week split between independent research, collaborative research, meetings/tutorials with supervisors and work on assessed items.
The unit uses research activities as its teaching approach.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
The resources for this unit are tailored to the individual project and may include textbooks, review articles and research articles.
Technology resources
Depending on the nature of your project, access to laboratory or computing equipment will be arranged as needed.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Stefan Maier
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Stefan Maier
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHS2350?
PHS2350 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PHS2350 offered?
In 2027, PHS2350 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does PHS2350 have an exam?
No. PHS2350 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.