640-311 Physics - Undergraduate Seminar A#

Note

All students specialising in physics are strongly encouraged to attend this seminar series.

Credit Points

0

Coordinator

Dr A Melatos

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

12 1-hour seminars

Subject Description

This weekly seminar series is presented by speakers including professional physicists working in industrial or government research and those who have physics qualifications who have made careers outside mainstream physics. This subject provides an opportunity for students to broaden their outlook on physics and to learn about possible career paths stemming from the physics major. This subject is invaluable for students undertaking a major in physics.

Students completing this subject should be able to:

  • demonstrate an appreciation of the wide range of career options open to physicists;

  • discuss the benefits of a physics education in a range of more general careers; and

  • demonstrate an appreciation of the pivotal role physics research plays in a broad range of professional activities.

Assessment

None.



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