Spring 2027

Special Topics in Physics

Special topics in physics at the advanced undergraduate level.

offering recorded1–4 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 No instructors listed

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.92 GPA, 96.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.27 GPA, 54.5% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.84 GPA, 93.8% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify and describe key theories, concepts and methods in Physics.

  • Apply key theories, concepts, and methods in Physics using appropriate tools, processes, and/or software.

  • Apply, analyze, or evaluate advanced theories, concepts, or methods in Physics.

  • Evaluate or synthesize information relating to Physics research.

Source: UW Guide

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Prerequisites

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PHYSICS 205, 241, 249, or PHYSICS/​E C E 235

PHYSICS 406

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Professors

Spring 2027

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Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.92 GPA, 96.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.27 GPA, 54.5% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.84 GPA, 93.8% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Advanced undergraduate special topics in physics.
  • Physics research evaluation and synthesis.

Skills

  • Identifying and describing key physics theories, concepts, and methods.
  • Applying physics theories and methods using tools, processes, or software.
  • Analyzing and evaluating advanced physics theories and methods.
  • Evaluating and synthesizing information related to physics research.

Grades

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Catalog & offerings

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PHYSICS 406 · Spring 2027

Special Topics in Physics

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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