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Catalog Description: |
This is a capstone research course, in which students conduct research on a topic of their interest and write a scientific, journal-style report about their findings. (Offered fall semester.)
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PHYS 251 Modern Physics
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Required Course Materials: |
Various Physics journal articles and APS style and Notation Guide (https://authors.aps.org/STYLE/)
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Course Coordinator: |
Abaz Kryemadhi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Physics
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Course Audience: |
Required for physics majors.
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Course Objectives: |
- Review topics learned during entire course of study in physics.
- Learn how to retrieve and read from physics professional journals.
- Learn how to plan and conduct an individual research project.
- Develop skills in communication your results through oral and written presentations.
- Get familiar with professional associations and the job market for physicists.
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Topics: |
Students conduct research on a topic of their interest and write a scientific, journal-style report about their findings.
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