Program Overview

Program Overview

The Physics Honours Project A, denoted as PHYS4103, is a research-oriented unit that provides students with the opportunity to engage in a novel research project in physics. Under the guidance of a supervisor, students will identify a research question and develop a method to address it. This project encompasses a range of activities, including literature review, specialized study in a sub-field of physics, experimental design and conduct, data analysis, theoretical work, modeling, calculation, simulation, coding, and the utilization of specialized software.

Unit Details and Rules

• Managing Faculty or University School: Science
• Details:
  • Study level: Undergraduate
  • Academic unit: Physics Academic Operations
  • Credit points: 6
• Enrolment Rules:
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Corequisites: None
  • Prohibitions: None
  • Assumed knowledge: None

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this unit, students should be able to demonstrate mastery of significant research and professional skills, as outlined in the learning outcomes for PHYS4106.

Unit Availability

The unit is available in various sessions, including Semester 1 and Semester 2 of different years, with modes of attendance being supervision. The locations include Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney, and remote options in some instances. Unit outlines, which provide detailed information about the unit, including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities, are published two weeks before the first day of teaching.

Modes of Attendance

Modes of attendance refer to the way students participate in the unit, with supervision being the mode for this particular unit. Further information about modes of attendance can be found on the university's website.

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