PHS4020 Physics coursework A
Faculty of Science
PHS4020 Physics coursework A is a level 4, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
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Requisites
Before PHS4020
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PHS4020
No unit lists PHS4020 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: Entry Level 2 of the Master of Science or 24 credit points of Level 3 studies in Physics and PHS3350.
COREQUISITE: Enrolment in the Master of Science.
Overview
You will undertake studies in three selected topics in physics or related fields, which provide the foundational basis for contemporary physics.
These develop your expertise in theoretical and computational physics, data analysis and the skills required to effectively communicate your findings using contemporary communication tools.
The three topics are chosen from:
- Quantum mechanics (compulsory)
- Electrodynamics and classical field theory
- X-ray Optics & Synchrotron science
- Data analysis & Machine learning
- Introduction to nanophotonics and meta-optics
NB: Subject to approval by the Chief Examiner, one of the topics in PHS4020 may be replaced by a topic from ASP4020.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- TestsQuiz / Test20%
- AssignmentsWritten30%
- Final assessment taskWritten50%
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
Demonstrate an understanding of essential aspects of experimental physics, theoretical and computational physics, and related disciplines.
- 2
Develop skills in theoretical and computational physics that are integral to the study of contemporary physics.
- 3
Synthesise and interpret knowledge in theoretical and experimental physics.
- 4
Use contemporary technologies to gather and analyse data relating to specialist topics in physics.
- 5
Propose solutions to problems in theoretical and experimental physics, and communicate these to a wide audience.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
24 hours per week
- Three topics each with 3-hours of lectures/workshops/tutorials;
- Three topics each with 1-hour of consultation and online discussions involving peers and staff, and
- 12 hours of independent study per week.
Where it fits
PHS4020 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Michael J Morgan
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Michael J Morgan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHS4020?
PHS4020 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PHS4020 offered?
In 2027, PHS4020 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does PHS4020 have an exam?
No. PHS4020 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include PHS4020?
PHS4020 is part of Physics.