| Area: | Department of Applied Physics | 
| Credits: | 50.0 | 
| Contact Hours: | 8.0 | 
| Individual Study: | 1 x 8 Hours Weekly | 
| Other Requisite(s): | Admission: to the physics honours program.
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| Syllabus: | Preparation and submission of a written dissertation.  Presentation of dissertation. | 
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| Unit Outcomes:  | On successful completion of this unit students will gain an understanding of research and research methods and an appreciation of a student's aptitude to undertake supervised research.  They will develop skills in the planning and preparation of a major research document and oral presentation skills through a series of professional development activities. | 
| 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:  | No prescribed references. | 
| Unit Texts:  | No prescribed text. | 
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown:  | Dissertation - Examiner 1 25%. Dissertation - Examiner 2 25%. Research Performance 30%. Presentation of Seminar 10%. Professional Development 10%. | 
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External |  | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |   |   |  | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |   |   |    |