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Physics
the guidance of the laboratory instructor. The project must include a significant writing component.
Prerequisites: minimum junior standing and P304.
P410 Physics Directed Research 2 credits
This course is intended for all physics majors; it is recommended for majors in physics science education.
It may be taken in addition to or in place of P390 Advanced Laboratory. Its purpose is to provide
students an opportunity to explore a topic in physics in depth over a period of at least one semester
under the guidance of a member of the physics faculty, and thereby demonstrate understanding of a
particular concept or focused set of concepts at the advanced undergraduate level. It is also intended to
give students project-based experience in experimental design, record-keeping, and scientific writing.
Prerequisites: minimum junior standing and P304.
P422-425 Topics in Physics 1-3 credits
Selected topics in physics offered when faculty and student interest warrant.
P456 Scientific Computing Project 1 credit
This course is required for all Scientific Computing minors. Its purpose is to provide students the
opportunity to develop a research project or participate in an ongoing research project under
direction of a faculty advisor. The project must combine scientific computing tools and techniques
with a substantive scientific or engineering problem. It is also intended to give students experience
in experimental design, recordkeeping, and scientific writing. Also offered as CS456 and M456.
Prerequisites: consent of both the faculty advisor and the minor supervisor, and CS/M/P 356.
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