• Final exam: This will be based on lecture material only and will be assessed by the lecturers.
• Assignment: It will be based solely on material presented in lectures and will be assessed by the respective lecturers.
• Small test: It will be based solely on material presented in lectures and will be assessed by the respective lecturers.
• Oral presentation: It will be based solely on material presented in lectures and will be assessed by the respective lecturers.
• Practical Lab (2x): It will be based solely on material presented in lectures and labs and will be assessed by the respective lecturers.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

All assessments are compulsory.

Assessment tasks are intended to allow you to demonstrate what you have learned related to the goals of this unit. They also serve to encourage you to work with the material but should not dominate your approach to learning. See them as another learning activity, accompanying and complementing the lectures and labs.

In addition, students in physics must be able to express themselves accurately by clear, efficient use of the English language in their written work.  Spelling, grammar, punctuation and correct use of language will be taken into account when written reports and examination work are assessed.  Students should refer to the University’s WriteSite (http://writesite.elearn.usyd.edu.au/) if they are looking for guidance on grammar and other aspects of academic and professional writing.

Assessment of this unit of study is based on achievement of specific learning objectives as demonstrated in a combination of
assignments, tests, examination and laboratory work. Satisfactory performance in assessments across all learning outcomes is necessary to ensure a pass in this unit. It is expected that a grade of at least 45% across all assessments and the final examination will be achieved
in order to demonstrate satisfactory performance. A combined score of at least 50% is necessary for a pass as indicated in the
section “Assessment Grading” below.

You are responsible for understanding the University policy regarding assessment and examination, which can be found in the University Policy Register at http://sydney.edu.au/policies/

Your final grade will be based principally on your performance in the final exam.

Final exam: If a second replacement exam is required, this exam may be delivered via an alternative assessment method, such as a viva voce (oral exam). The alternative assessment will meet the same learning outcomes as the original exam. The format of the alternative assessment will be determined by the unit coordinator.