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305413 (v.1) Nanotechnology Project 401


 

Area:

Department of Applied Physics

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

12.0

Individual Study:

1 x 12 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

8024 (v.5) Analytical Chemistry 201 or any previous version
AND
8030 (v.4) Inorganic Chemistry 202 or any previous version
AND
9765 (v.4) Quantum and Statistical Physics 301 or any previous version
AND
11592 (v.2) Solid State Physics 302 or any previous version
AND
301995 (v.4) Introduction to Communication Skills 116 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Research project management, advanced literature searching, project reporting and evaluation. Research seminar series and group attendance and participation. Participation in a supervised research project and preliminary preparation for the submission of a dissertation.
 

Unit Outcomes:

Plan, implement, manage and undertake preliminary evaluation of a research project in the field of nanotechnoloy. To understand and appreciate the potential impact of the widespread application of nanotechnology. Contribute and participate in collaborative research including enhancing teamwork and cooperative learning skills. Development of advanced literature research, scientific data analysis and oral reporting skills. Plan and prepare the groundwork for a substantial thesis in the field of nanotechnology.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Topical research papers from the literature.

Unit Texts:

To be specified depending on area of study.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Literature Search and Report 50%, Major Oral Presentation 10%, Progress Report 30%, Research Group Participation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 10500 Chemical Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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