In this course, the students focus on one aspect of the topic specialisations and gain specialist knowledge and skills under the supervision of a research or industry expert. For example, students may learn how to analyse, design, simulate, operate and/ or characterise a chosen theory, problem or solution. Alternatively, students may investigate economic, security and/or public policy implications of a chosen question or solution. This problem may be either theoretical or experimental. The course will typically involve a series of readings, technical instruction and problem solving tasks specified by a supervisor. Student learning will be assessed via a major report, learning logbook and performance, and a presentation. Students are to identify and engage a supervisor to tailor a learning plan to their interests and future research or industry aspirations. Students may complete this course multiple times as long as each instance is on a different aspect of the topic specialisation.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Investigate the key principles, concepts and applications of specific physics topics
- Analyse, design, create, operate, simulate and/ or characterise specific physics concepts, or explain the economic, security and/ or public policy implications of specific questions and solutions;
- Develop advanced written and verbal communication communication skills.
Work Integrated Learning
Placements
Other Information
This course caters to a number of masters programs offered by the Research School of Physics, and due to supervisor requirements students will need to seek permission in order to enrol. Students should take care when enrolling to select the topic associated with the relevant program of study. Contact pec.physics@anu.edu.au for details.
Indicative Assessment
- Learning logbook and performance (30) [LO 1,2,3]
- Report (50) [LO 1,2,3]
- Presentation (20) [LO 1,2,3]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours per 6 units throughout the semester including:
- Face-to face component which may consist of at least one one-hour supervisor consultation per week
- Approximately 118 hours of self directed study which will include up to 9 hours of reading/ technical work per week and preparation for other assessment tasks.
The default scheduling for special topics is in person, however some special topics in this course might be available fully online or as an intensive course. Please contact the relevant convener for more information. An online class will be scheduled if deemed appropriate.
Inherent Requirements
To be determined
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Research School of Physics to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
None specified
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 to 12 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found 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 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $740 per unit |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $1060 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Technology | ||||||
| 1453 | 01 Jan 2024 | 19 Jan 2024 | 19 Jan 2024 | 31 Mar 2024 | In Person | N/A |
| Precision Instrumentation and Measurement | ||||||
| 1454 | 01 Jan 2024 | 19 Jan 2024 | 19 Jan 2024 | 31 Mar 2024 | In Person | N/A |
| Theoretical Physics | ||||||
| 1455 | 01 Jan 2024 | 19 Jan 2024 | 19 Jan 2024 | 31 Mar 2024 | In Person | N/A |
| Nuclear Science | ||||||
| 1456 | 01 Jan 2024 | 19 Jan 2024 | 19 Jan 2024 | 31 Mar 2024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Technology | ||||||
| 3709 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
| Precision Instrumentation and Measurement | ||||||
| 3712 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
| Theoretical Physics | ||||||
| 3710 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
| Nuclear Science | ||||||
| 3711 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
| Quantum Technology | ||||||
| 4339 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
| Precision Instrumentation and Measurement | ||||||
| 4340 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | N/A |
| Quantum Technology | ||||||
| 4346 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
Autumn Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Technology | ||||||
| 5550 | 01 Apr 2024 | 01 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Technology | ||||||
| 8706 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | View |
| Precision Instrumentation and Measurement | ||||||
| 8707 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | View |
| Theoretical Physics | ||||||
| 8708 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | View |
| Nuclear Science | ||||||
| 8709 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | View |
| 9403 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | Online or 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Physics | ||||||
| 9535 | 01 Oct 2024 | 01 Oct 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | 31 Dec 2024 | In Person | N/A |