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Unit Overview

Description

Students are informed of, and practise, scientific communication appropriate to computational physics. Practice seminars are given throughout the semester and are critiqued by members of the assigned research group. Exposure to the practical tools and the professional standards needed to develop and present a research seminar equips them with the tools required for preparation and presentation of their research topic.

Students practice and perform scientific writing, data analysis, code documentation, and present their final research outcomes in a Dissertation.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) present research seminars to technical and general audiences; (2) use presentation tools to present scientific information; (3) explain and justify their research outcomes; and (4) generate a scientific document summarising their research work.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) oral presentation; (2) research assessment; and (3) dissertation. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Jingbo Wang
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in the
CM015 Bachelor of Science [Frontier Physics] and Master of Physics
or the 53560 Master of Physics
and Enrolment (other than course) in the SP-CMPPH Computational Physics specialisation and
completion of the core units in the Physics major or equivalent
and Successful completion of
PHYS5035 Research Proposal in Computational Physics
Co-requisites
PHYS5304 Physics Research Project Part 4
Contact hours
Average 1 hour per week (students meet with their project supervisors during the semester to discuss the contents of their final thesis and oral defence)
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.