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Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1, Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

The Honours Program in Photonics is designed to give students an advanced understanding of modern Photonics, as well as exposure to current research interests in Photonics. Photonics Honours 4340 together with Photonics Honours 4320 comprises a research project under the supervision of an academic member of staff.

In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory Workplace Health and Safety requirement. Students will receive full information on this compulsory course component in the course outline provided by the school.

Objectives
On successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate:

1. an understanding at an advanced level of the principles and techniques underlying many of the important areas of Photonics, Applied Photonics and Physics.
2. a range of communication skills including writing skills, verbal discussion skills, IT and graphical presentation skills.
3. an ability to effectively solve problems by managing resources, acquiring research skills using newly acquired knowledge, using computer aided design and synthesis and design principles.
Content
Major research project:
This will be in one of the current photonics research areas of the School and will be supervised by a member of the academic staff.
Replacing Course(s)
NA.
Transition
NA.
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
A BSc(Photonics) with a Credit grade average in at least 40 units of 3000 level courses.
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Individual Supervision
Laboratory
Seminar
Student Projects
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify)
Seminar
Projects
Contact Hours
Individual Supervision: for 0 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables