PHS3360 Physics and astronomy research project 2
Faculty of Science
PHS3360 Physics and astronomy research project 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PHS3360
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PHS3360
No unit lists PHS3360 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: PHS3350
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.
Overview
This unit provides the opportunity for high achieving students to undertake a small research project in physics. You will develop the skills of planning, record-keeping, literature search, analysis and communication necessary for a successful project. You will work with an academic supervisor on an experimental or theoretical project, including astrophysics and astronomy, medical imaging, x-ray physics, synchrotron-based studies, quantum mechanics, resonance spectroscopies, magnetism, physics education and polymers.
Offerings in 2026
| 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.
This 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
PHS3360 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Stefan Maier
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Stefan Maier
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHS3360?
PHS3360 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PHS3360 offered?
In 2026, PHS3360 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does PHS3360 have an exam?
No. PHS3360 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include PHS3360?
PHS3360 is part of Astrophysics and Physics.