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. (null) [LO null]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours per 6 units of enrolment throughout the semester/session including:
- Face-to face component which may consist of a combination of weekly on-campus and self directed study to be negotiated with the project supervisor.
Inherent Requirements
To be determined
Prescribed Texts
N/A
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 18 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 |
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 |
---|---|
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 |
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1250 | 01 Jan 2024 | 19 Jan 2024 | 19 Jan 2024 | 31 Mar 2024 | In Person | View |
1251 | 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 |
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2890 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
2891 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
2892 | 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 |
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5240 | 01 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 | In Person | N/A |
5241 | 01 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2024 | 19 Apr 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 | 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 |
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6246 | 01 Jul 2024 | 19 Jul 2024 | 19 Jul 2024 | 30 Sep 2024 | In Person | N/A |
6247 | 01 Jul 2024 | 19 Jul 2024 | 19 Jul 2024 | 30 Sep 2024 | In Person | View |
Second Semester
Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
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7875 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | N/A |
7876 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | N/A |
7877 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | View |
Spring Session
Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
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9222 | 01 Oct 2024 | 18 Oct 2024 | 18 Oct 2024 | 31 Dec 2024 | In Person | N/A |
9223 | 01 Oct 2024 | 18 Oct 2024 | 18 Oct 2024 | 31 Dec 2024 | In Person | N/A |