Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Daniel Terno
Contact via daniel.terno@mq.edu.au
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Co-lecturer
Daniel Zucker
Contact via daniel.zucker@mq.edu.au
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit presents an introduction to nuclear and particle physics, and to cosmology. The first part of the course deals with phenomenology of nuclear structure and reactions, relativistic wave equations, and discusses elements of quantum field theory, high energy physics and Grand Unification. The second part of the course applies general relativity and particle physics to the Universe as a whole. The geometry of the Universe and its evolution is discussed via the Friedman equations. The key pieces of evidence for the current concordance model of the Universe (a Big Bang with inflation, dark matter and dark energy) are discussed, including the expanding and accelerating Universe, the Cosmic Microwave Background radiation and the elemental abundances produced by the Big Bang. Both the beginning of the Universe and its ultimate fate are examined with respect to observational evidence. Both parts of the unit may include additional relevant topics from the current research.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Unless agreed in advance, no extension will given except in cases of medical/family emergency, jury duty or military service. Format of the final exam and the allowed material are to be determined in consultation with the students
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Assignments | 25% | continuous |
Midterm | 20% | TBA |
Final exam | 55% | TBA |
Due: continuous
Weighting: 25%
Problem-solving assignments will be issued approximately weekly. Submission of at least 70% is compulsory, and the mark will be reduced proportionally for non-compliance. Assignments are to be submitted at the class/ mailbox. Unless agreed in advance, no extension will be given except in cases of medical/family emergency, jury duty or military service.
Due: TBA
Weighting: 20%
The test will cover technical topics that are covered in the first part of the unit [e.g., cross-section, conservation laws, wave equations].
The test will take place during the first week after the break in class and will last 50 minutes, including the reading time. The exact date will be decided in consultation with the students.
Due: TBA
Weighting: 55%
Written examination with the problems from both part of the unit.
PC/tablet, access to internet, lectern, whitebord, pens, erasers
Three weekly lectures + one tutorial. Times: @ timetables
The lecture notes and relevant video material will be available on iLearn.
Three assessment tasks. Field theory (one week) will be integrated in the cosmology part of the unit
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Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Assignments: unless by previus agreament and at the discretion of the lecturer no extension will be given except in the cases of medical/family emergency, jusry duty or military service. Late assignments (without previous agreament) will not be accepted. Submission of less than 70% of assignment reduces the maximal weight [15%] as as fraction of the missing work.
Midterm: usual special consideration policy applies.
Project: no extension will be given, unless under special consideration policy
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