| Unit name | Journal Club |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYSM0009 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Hayden |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Understanding and appreciating the current literature is a key element of scientific research. The aim of this unit is to foster a scholarly atmosphere were students are routinely reading, understanding and criticising research papers at the forefront of the Centre for Doctoral Training research fields. Papers will be suggested by academic staff and the students will work in groups to analyse the paper and produce a presentation. There will be 10 sessions which run approximately every two weeks (during term/semester time) and the students in each group will take turns to make the presentation.
On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
Students will attend about 10 x 1 hour sessions which will run approximately every fortnight. They will take part in the discussion. Academic staff, PhD students from higher years and post doctoral research fellows will also attend and help with the discussion.
Assessment is based on a 30 minute presentation made by the student followed by discussion (100%). Assessment will be by a discussion facilitator.
Papers for discussion will be suggested by academic staff and the students.
