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Joshua Foster

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Classes with Joshua Foster

PHYSICS 299 is a directed study offering an intermediate-level mentored research project in physics.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

Introduces thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, covering phase equilibrium, kinetic theory, and classical and quantum statistical mechanics.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

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

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026PHYSICS 299Directed Study
Fall 2026PHYSICS 415Thermal Physics
Fall 2026PHYSICS 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026PHYSICS 799Independent Study
Fall 2026PHYSICS 990Research

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