Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Investigate the key principles, concepts and applications of specific physics topics
2. 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; 
3. 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

1. Learning logbook and performance (30) [LO 1,2,3]
2. Report (50) [LO 1,2,3]
3. Presentation (20) [LO 1,2,3]

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

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

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