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PHYS7911 – Physics and Astronomy Advanced Lab

2022 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Richard de Grijs
richard.de-grijs@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit will provide students with a bespoke research-based learning path in physics and/or astronomy, tailored to the students' individual development needs. Students will complete a short research project within an active research group, mentored by unit staff as well as by research leaders. Students will write a formal report on their project, including reviewing relevant background literature and supporting theory.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: apply advanced research skills in an authentic context.
  • ULO2: use sophisticated instrumentation and/or software tools effectively.
  • ULO3: identify and articulate how a research project fits within the context of, and contributes to, a wider field of research.
  • ULO4: demonstrate an understanding of concepts and theory that underpin advanced devices and/or techniques.
  • ULO5: analyse, interpret and present new research results correctly and coherently, in accordance with discipline standards.

General Assessment Information

Late Assessment Submission Penalty 

From 1 July 2022, Students enrolled in Session based units with written assessments will have the following university standard late penalty applied. Please see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/assessments for more information.  

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of '0' will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11:55 pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern. 

For any late submission of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.  

 

Assessments where Late Submissions will be accepted 

In this unit, late submissions will accepted as follows: 

- Final report: Late submissions accepted; standard late penalty applies.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Oral presentation 25% No 30 September 2022
Project background report 40% No Week 13
Project report 35% No Week 13

Oral presentation

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 30 September 2022
Weighting: 25%

 

Oral presentation to the cohort, describing the project aims, background, and progress so far.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • identify and articulate how a research project fits within the context of, and contributes to, a wider field of research.
  • demonstrate an understanding of concepts and theory that underpin advanced devices and/or techniques.

Project background report

Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 14 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%

 

Formal report documenting relevant background literature and supporting theory for the student project.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • identify and articulate how a research project fits within the context of, and contributes to, a wider field of research.
  • demonstrate an understanding of concepts and theory that underpin advanced devices and/or techniques.

Project report

Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 21 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 35%

 

Formal report documenting their project work, including, data generated, analysis, and outcomes.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • apply advanced research skills in an authentic context.
  • use sophisticated instrumentation and/or software tools effectively.
  • demonstrate an understanding of concepts and theory that underpin advanced devices and/or techniques.
  • analyse, interpret and present new research results correctly and coherently, in accordance with discipline standards.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

Week 1: Unit introduction (full cohort meets in person)

Week 8: Oral presentation (full cohort meets in person)

Weeks 1--13: Research projects supervised by individual staff members

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

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IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook