Physics Research Laboratories

This unit of study aims to provide you with a broad range of practical research skills using laboratory experimentation in a physics context.

Prerequisites

Teaching periods

Location

Start and end dates

Last self-enrolment date

Census date

Last withdraw without fail date

Results released date

Semester 2

Hawthorn

29-July-2024
27-October-2024

11-August-2024

31-August-2024

13-September-2024

03-December-2024

Semester 2

Hawthorn

04-August-2025
02-November-2025

17-August-2025

31-August-2025

19-September-2025

09-December-2025

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

Demonstrate the proficient application of concepts, theories and techniques of the physical sciences
Demonstrate competence in the acquisition and analysis of experimental data
Display the skills necessary for working in a scientific environment as an effective team member
Display good written and oral communication skills specific to the delivery of scientific results
Demonstrate strong quantitative, problem-solving, numerical and computational skills
Apply safe laboratory, test and experimental procedures appropriate to the physical sciences

Type	Hours per week	Number of weeks	Total (number of hours)
On-campus Lab	5.00	12 weeks	60
Online Modules	3.00	12 weeks	36
Unspecified Activities Assessment Preparation	4.50	12 weeks	54
TOTAL			150

Type	Task	Weighting	ULO's
Laboratory Log	Individual	10 - 20%	1,2,3,4,5,6
Laboratory Report	Individual/Group	40 - 60%	1,2,3,4,5,6
Online Quizzes	Individual	10 - 20%	1,2,5
Presentation	Individual/Group	20 - 30%	1,2,3,4,5,6

Students will complete 12 of the following laboratory projectsÂ

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.