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A successful student should be able to:

1. demonstrate a detailed physical and mathematical understanding of a variety of systems and processes in a range of advanced topics in physics;
2. apply the concepts and theories of a range of advanced topics in physics;
3. demonstrate specialised analytical skills and techniques necessary to carry out advanced calculations in a range of advanced topics in physics;
4. approach and solve new problems in a range of advanced topics in physics;
5. demonstrate an understanding of the close relationship between scientific research and the development of new knowledge in a global context;

Workload model for 3 modules based on:

-        2 modules with 2 assignments and 1 exam each

-      1 module with 3 assignments

A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).

• Gauge Field Theories

-        Principles of Gauge Invariance

-        Gauge invariance in Abelian gauge field theories

-        Group theory in particle physics

-        U(1) gauge group

-        Internal symmetries

-        Special unitary groups SU(n), SU(2)

-        Gauge invariance in non-Abelian gauge field theories

-        Gauge invariance and geometry

-        Functional methods

-        Path integral quantization and gauge theories

-        Generating functional methods

-        Non-Abelian gauge fields and the Fadeev-Popov method

-        Massive gauge bosons: Spontaneous breaking of gauge symmetry

-        Higgs mechanism

-        Electroweak unification and the Standard Model

-        Electroweak interactions

-        CKM matrix

-        Perturbation theory

-        Regularization and renormalization procedure

Assessment   task	Type   of assessment	% of   total assessment for grading purposes	Hurdle Yes/No/ part   of a combined hurdle	Outcomes   being assessed / achieved	Approximate   Timing of Assessment
Assignments	Formative & Summative	30% - 100% *	No	1 – 5	Weeks 2-12
Written Exams	Summative	0% - 70% *	No	1 – 5	University Exam Period

Assignments: (30%-100% of total course grade) *

Depending on the modules selected, assignments constitute 30% to 100% of the total course grade.

The standard assessment consists of 2 assignments per module or 3 assignments if there is no written exam (6 to 9 assignments in total). This may be varied by negotiation with students at the start of the semester.

Assignments are used during the semester to address understanding of and ability to use the course material and to provide students with a benchmark for their progress in the course.

Written Examination: (0%-70% of total course grade) *

Depending on the modules selected, written exams constitute 0% to 70% of the total course grade (1 exam per module, up to 3 exams in total). Written exams are used to assess the understanding of and ability to use the material covered in modules during the semester.

* Assignment and examination weighting depends on modules selected by students.

If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply.  A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.