Hobart
Introduction
From 2021: you willl enrol in KYA418 and KYA419 plus four coursework units. You also have the option to undertake honours part time over two years (25 each credit points per semester for four semesters). Pre 2021 Physics Honours is essentially a single full year program which is split 50:50 between coursework and research. The way the student management system works is that you have to enrol in four 25% units (KYA418, KYA419, KYA436 and KYA437) to undertake honours. You will receive IC grades for the first three of these units and the grade for the course as a whole will be reported against the KYA437 unit. You also have the option to undertake honours part time over two years (a single 25% unit each semester for four semesters).
Summary
| Unit name | Physics 4 (Honours) A |
| Unit code | KYA418 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Physics |
| Coordinator | Professor Anya Reading |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Honours |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate familiarity with a range of advanced level physics including general relativity and cosmology, statistical physics, plasma physics.
- demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, analyse and report on a substantial (9 month duration) research project.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 8 lectures weekly in sem1, research program throughout the year. |
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| Assessment | Test or quiz (100%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.