Masters Special Topics in Physics

In this course, the students focus on one aspect of the topic specialisations and gain specialist knowledge and skills under the supervision of a research or industry expert. For example, students may learn how to analyse, design, simulate, operate and/ or characterise a chosen theory, problem or solution. Alternatively, students may investigate economic, security and/or public policy implications of a chosen question or solution. This problem may be either theoretical or experimental. The course will typically involve a series of readings, technical instruction and problem solving tasks specified by a supervisor. Student learning will be assessed via a major report, learning logbook and performance, and a presentation. Students are to identify and engage a supervisor to tailor a learning plan to their interests and future research or industry aspirations. Students may complete this course multiple times as long as each instance is on a different aspect of the topic specialisation.