This course provides an opportunity to explore in depth any topic that has a connection to nuclear science or technology. This may take the form of a research essay, a critical literature review, or a practical investigation, using for example the ANU's Heavy-Ion Accelerator facility. The topic must be agreed between the student and a supervisor, and approved by the convenor.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have demonstrated an in-depth understanding of a particular aspect of nuclear science or technology and developed skills to present the results of their investigation in an appropriate manner. Specific learning outcomes must be negotiated at the beginning of the course.
Indicative Assessment
Assessment will be customized to the specific project at the beginning of the course. Typically it could include a laboratory logbook and/or a research report, possibly in the format of a journal paper. All candidates must make a seminar-type presentation showing evidence of wide reading, depth of understanding, critical analysis and/or pertinent use of experimental and analysis techniques, as appropriate to the topic.
In response to COVID-19: Please note that Semester 2 Class Summary information (available under the classes tab) is as up to date as possible. Changes to Class Summaries not captured by this publication will be available to enrolled students via Wattle.
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Workload
This course can be taken outside of normal semester boundaries as a combination of on-campus and distance study. Up to 120 hours total over the negotiated duration of the course.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. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 to 18 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 |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
| 7.00 | 0.14583 |
| 8.00 | 0.16667 |
| 9.00 | 0.18750 |
| 10.00 | 0.20833 |
| 11.00 | 0.22917 |
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
| 13.00 | 0.27083 |
| 14.00 | 0.29167 |
| 15.00 | 0.31250 |
| 16.00 | 0.33333 |
| 17.00 | 0.35417 |
| 18.00 | 0.37500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $675 per unit |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $960 per unit |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Summer Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1380 | 01 Jan 2020 | 24 Jan 2020 | 24 Jan 2020 | 31 Mar 2020 | In Person | N/A |
| 1381 | 01 Jan 2020 | 24 Jan 2020 | 24 Jan 2020 | 31 Mar 2020 | In Person | N/A |
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3860 | 24 Feb 2020 | 02 Mar 2020 | 08 May 2020 | 05 Jun 2020 | In Person | N/A |
| 3861 | 24 Feb 2020 | 02 Mar 2020 | 08 May 2020 | 05 Jun 2020 | In Person | N/A |
| 3862 | 24 Feb 2020 | 02 Mar 2020 | 08 May 2020 | 05 Jun 2020 | In Person | N/A |
Autumn Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5356 | 01 Apr 2020 | 24 Apr 2020 | 24 Apr 2020 | 30 Jun 2020 | In Person | N/A |
| 5357 | 01 Apr 2020 | 24 Apr 2020 | 24 Apr 2020 | 30 Jun 2020 | In Person | N/A |
Winter Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6397 | 01 Jul 2020 | 24 Jul 2020 | 24 Jul 2020 | 30 Sep 2020 | In Person | N/A |
| 6398 | 01 Jul 2020 | 24 Jul 2020 | 24 Jul 2020 | 30 Sep 2020 | In Person | N/A |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8876 | 27 Jul 2020 | 03 Aug 2020 | 31 Aug 2020 | 30 Oct 2020 | In Person | N/A |
| 8877 | 27 Jul 2020 | 03 Aug 2020 | 31 Aug 2020 | 30 Oct 2020 | In Person | N/A |
| 8878 | 27 Jul 2020 | 03 Aug 2020 | 31 Aug 2020 | 30 Oct 2020 | In Person | N/A |
Spring Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9328 | 01 Oct 2020 | 23 Oct 2020 | 23 Oct 2020 | 31 Dec 2020 | In Person | N/A |
| 9329 | 01 Oct 2020 | 23 Oct 2020 | 23 Oct 2020 | 31 Dec 2020 | In Person | N/A |
