The various microscopic techniques provide a wealth of different types of morphological, structural and compositional information on materials ranging from inorganic to biological. This is an exciting field in which the technological limits of what is achievable are advancing constantly. However, intensive study that is best provided by a specialist unit such as the Centre for Advanced Microscopy is required to get the most out of any sample or technique. The Honours Plan in Microscopy will give students from a wide range of disciplines the skills and opportunity to conduct an Honours-level research project with an emphasis on developing expertise in principles and applications of electron microscopy, with this research presented as a thesis. The coursework component will also allow students to augment their knowledge further in applications to the students' specialist disciplines and/or complementary techniques.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On completion of this program students will have:
1. Undertaken an original research project including a literature review, project planning, experimental data collection and analysis, and discussion;
2. Gained experience in proposing, costing, and managing a project over 40 weeks;
3. Developed high order oral and written communication skills; and
4. Acquired new knowledge and skills that are complementary to their research project by undertaking appropriate coursework.
Indicative Assessment
1. The Thesis will constitute from 50 % to 70% of the final mark by prior written agreement between convener and student (LO 1, 2 and 3);
2. Proposal talk and final presentations will each constitute 5% of the final mark (LO 1, 2 and 3); and
3. Two to four course components will consitute the remainder of the final mark, at the rate of 10% per 6 units of coursework (LO4). Courses to be taken will be subject to prior agreement with course conveners and written agreement between Honours convener and student.
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Workload
The courses will require approximately 60 hours each of contact and non-contact time, totalling 240 to 480 hours. The thesis project will require another 480 (50% thesis) to 720 (70% thesis) hours of largely independent research, and about 30 hours of contact with the student's supervisor.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Centre for Advanced Microscopy to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
To be arranged if needed, on an individual basis.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 24 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 24.00 | 0.50000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $6600 | |
| 2014 | $11784 | |
| 2013 | $11784 | |
| 2012 | $11784 | |
| 2011 | $11784 | |
| 2010 | $11664 | |
| 2009 | $11664 | |
| 2008 | $11664 | |
| 2007 | $10080 | |
| 2006 | $10080 | |
| 2005 | $9192 | |
| 2004 | $7704 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $13560 |
| 2014 | $15048 |
| 2013 | $15024 |
| 2012 | $15024 |
| 2011 | $15024 |
| 2010 | $15000 |
| 2009 | $14472 |
| 2008 | $14472 |
| 2007 | $14472 |
| 2006 | $14472 |
| 2005 | $13800 |
| 2004 | $13800 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4683 | 17 Feb 2014 | 07 Mar 2014 | 31 Mar 2014 | 30 May 2014 | In Person | N/A |
