Undergraduate Catalog

PHYS 497 Senior Research Project I

This course consists of a supervised research project addressing a significant problem in physics or a related interdisciplinary scientific field. It provides experience in formulating research questions, conducting literature review, applying theoretical, computational, or experimental methods, and analyzing results within a scientific context. Emphasis is placed on integrating knowledge acquired throughout the program, strengthening scientific reasoning, ethical research practice, and effective communication of findings through professional written and oral presentations.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

(PHYS 321 or PHYS 320) and PHYS 331 and Senior Standing

Offered

Fall Spring