SUMMATIVE COURSE: PY 591 Special Topics in Physics

The topics for the summative course will be chosen from the following to best suit the student's needs and future aspirations: Thermal Physics, Electricity and Magnetism, Quantum Mechanics, and Classical Mechanics.

REFLECTIVE TUTORIAL: PY 543

The RFT will consist of either a practicum in physics or experimental/theoretical research conducted under the supervision of the department followed by a senior thesis and defense.

PY 400-E: Teaching and Research Experience for Seniors (zero units)

This course, open only to senior physics majors, is one of the experiential options available to students completing their senior learning community. Experiences are a combination of acting as a lab assistant for a laboratory course and a research project leading to significant pedagogical contributions to the course, culminating in a written laboratory procedure, report, and possible publication. The student will work with a faculty mentor. At least 100 experiential hours are required for successful completion of the course. Offered fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite: approval of faculty mentor, and a minimum grade of B in the course and lab under study. (Cross-listed with CH 400-E.)