PHS2360 Physics and astronomy introductory research project 2
Faculty of Science
PHS2360 Physics and astronomy introductory research project 2 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2023 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PHS2360
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PHS2360
No unit lists PHS2360 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PERMISSION: Written permission from the unit coordinator is required to enrol in this unit; approval is dependent on the availability of appropriate supervision and resources.
PREREQUISITE: PHS2350
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 2023
| 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 initiative40%
- Written progress reports10%
- Oral presentation15%
- Final report35%
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
- Teaching approachResearch activities
An average of 12 hours of study per week split between independent research, collaborative research, meeting 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.
Where it fits
PHS2360 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Stefan Maier
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Stefan Maier
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHS2360?
PHS2360 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PHS2360 offered?
In 2023, PHS2360 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does PHS2360 have an exam?
No. PHS2360 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include PHS2360?
PHS2360 is part of Astrophysics and Physics.