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Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Dominic Berry
Alexei Gilchrist
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(PHYS107(D) or PHYS1010(D)) and (PHYS106(D) or PHYS1020(D))
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
PHYS201 or PHYS2010
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
This unit is co-badged with phys3910
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit offers extended insight into unifying core principles of physics. Alternate years will focus on two key concepts that permeate nearly all of physics: probability (even years) and symmetry (odd years). These two key concepts affect much of modern physics including quantum mechanics, astronomy and astrophysics, lasers and photonics, and biophysics. Students are expected to engage in a research-related activity and produce a report in scientific format on their findings. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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S1 Assignments | 20% | No | Regularly during S1 |
S2 Assignments | 20% | No | Regularly during S2 |
Research project | 30% | No | Week 13 |
Mid-unit examination | 30% | No | S1 Exam period |
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Regularly during S1
Weighting: 20%
A series of problem-solving assignments undertaken in session 1.
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Regularly during S2
Weighting: 20%
A series of problem-solving assignments undertaken in session 2.
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%
A research project on a topic agreed with the lecturer that fits the theme of the unit, completed in session 2.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: S1 Exam period
Weighting: 30%
An examination on the content from the first half of the unit (end of session 1).
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Course notes will be available for download on ilearn. There is no textbook for this course though suggested readings will be given on ilearn.
This is a full-year 3 cpt unit, offering extended insight into unifying core principles of physics. Alternate years will focus on two key concepts that permeate nearly all of physics - probability (even years) and symmetry (odd years). These two key concepts affect much of modern physics including quantum mechanics, astronomy and astrophysics, lasers and photonics, and biophysics. Students are expected to engage in a research-related activity and produce a report in scientific format on their findings.
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Unit information based on version 2021.01R of the Handbook