| 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
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8030 (v.4) Inorganic Chemistry 202 or any previous version
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9765 (v.4) Quantum and Statistical Physics 301 or any previous version
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11592 (v.2) Solid State Physics 302 or any previous version
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301995 (v.4) Introduction to Communication Skills 116 or any previous version
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Topical research papers from the literature. |
| Unit Texts: | To be specified depending on area of study. |
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| 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. |
