Research School of Physics · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course provides an opportunity to explore in depth any topic that has a connection to nuclear science or technology. This may take the form of a research essay, a critical literature review, or a practical investigation, using for example the ANU's Heavy-Ion Accelerator facility. The topic must be agreed between the student and a supervisor, and approved by the convenor.
Assessment will be customized to the specific project at the beginning of the course. Typically it could include a 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. (null) [LO null]
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.
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