Learning Outcomes

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

1. Pursue a sustained, guided critical investigation and evaluation of an agreed topic in nuclear science and its applications.
2. Systematically identify relevant concepts and draw evidence-based conclusions using appropriate methodology, tools and/or analysis of data.
3. Develop advanced written and verbal communication communication skills.
4. Demonstrate accurate and efficient use of specific techniques relevant to nuclear science and its applications.
5. Exercise critical thinking and judgment in the context of demonstrating advanced knowledge in nuclear science and its applications.

Work Integrated Learning

Projects

Students may engage with WIL partners (internal/external) through co-designed research projects.

Other Information

Course assessment

Assessment will be customised to the specific project at the beginning of the course. Typically it would include a proposal, 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. Project assessment will be agreed in writing by the student, supervisor and Course Convenor prior to commencing the research project.

Course advice

Due to supervisor requirements students will need to seek permission in order to enrol. Students should take care when enrolling to select the proper Class (6 units or 12 units) associated with their chosen program of study. Students are encouraged to discuss their study plan regularly with the Program Convenor (nuclear.program@anu.edu.au) and to contact the PHYS8207 Course Convenor to discuss project options during the Semester that precedes their enrolment in PHYS8207.

Students enrolled in the Master of Science (Advanced) in Nuclear Science should take PHYS8207 once, enrolling for 6 units or 12 units depending on their study plan and nature of the project (to be agreed with the supervisor).

Students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nuclear Science should take PHYS8207 at least once, enrolling for 6 units or 12 units depending on their study plan and nature of the project (to be agreed with the supervisor). Students in this program may enrol in PHYS8207 for a second project of 6 or 12 units, up to the maximum number of PHYS8207 units allowed for their program.

Indicative Assessment

1. Research proposal (5) [LO 1,2,3]
2. Learning logbook and performance  (15) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
3. Report (60) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
4. Presentation (20) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]

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 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

No specific inherent requirements have been identified for this course.

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

N/A

Assumed Knowledge

Assumed knowledge will vary depending on the nature of the research project. Students will generally have completed the required Nuclear Physics course and several Nuclear Science courses for their Program before enrolling in PHYS8207.

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