PHS4100 Physics honours research project

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Understand, use and explain the basic concepts and principles of the research literature which underpins the chosen area of physics research;

2. 2

   Synthesise and interpret their knowledge gained in their study of the underpinning research literature, hence identifying a niche topic or topics within this existing body of literature, which represents a gap in knowledge suitable for original research;

3. 3

   Solve a complex and outstanding problem or problems in the chosen area for original research;

4. 4

   Present the results of their original research in both written form as a thesis, and present their key thesis results in oral form as a final seminar;

5. 5

   Defend the results of their original research in an oral exam.