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Benjamin Woods

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Classes with Benjamin Woods

PHYSICS 499

Directed Study

1–3 credits

PHYSICS 499 is an advanced-level mentored research project in physics.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Roman KuzminIlya Esterlis+11 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
PHYSICS 551

Solid State Physics

3 credits

Solid State Physics covers the mechanical, thermal, electric, and magnetic properties of solids, including band theory and semiconductors.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.46 GPA, 72.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.26 GPA, 58.8% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

Benjamin Woods

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
PHYSICS 799

Independent Study

1–3 credits

PHYSICS 799 is a graduate-level independent study course focused on conducting mentored research projects in physics.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Roman KuzminDeniz Yavuz+24 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
PHYSICS 990

Research

1–12 credits

PHYSICS 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Pupa GilbertIrena Knezevic+78 more

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026PHYSICS 499Directed Study
Fall 2026PHYSICS 551Solid State Physics
Fall 2026PHYSICS 799Independent Study
Fall 2026PHYSICS 990Research

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