PHS4120 Physics honours research project B
Faculty of Science
PHS4120 Physics honours research project B is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton. It needs PHS4110 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2, Full year
- Clayton
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PHS4120
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After PHS4120
1 unit list PHS4120 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
You are required to finalise their research project involving original work on a topic chosen in consultation with their academic supervisor.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester to First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Full year | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand, use and explain the basic concepts and principles of the research literature which underpins the chosen area of physics research;
- 2
Synthesise and interpret their knowledge gained in their study of the underpinning research literature, thence identifying a niche topic or topics within this existing body of literature, which represents a gap in knowledge suitable for original research;
- 3
Solve a complex and outstanding problem or problems in the chosen area for original research;
- 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
Defend the results of their original research in an oral exam.
Where it fits
PHS4120 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Ilya Mandel
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Ilya Mandel
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHS4120?
You need PHS4110 before you enrol; and PHS4220 before or alongside it.
What can I take after PHS4120?
PHS4120 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PHS4220.
When is PHS4120 offered?
In 2025, PHS4120 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton.
Which majors and minors include PHS4120?
PHS4120 is part of Physics.