ASTRON 990
Research and Thesis
1–12 creditsASTRON 990 is a research and thesis course providing advanced mentored reading and research opportunities for graduate students.
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PHYSICS 299
Directed Study
1–3 creditsPHYSICS 299 is a directed study offering an intermediate-level mentored research project in physics.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleAn intermediate laboratory course focusing on modern physics experiments, error analysis, and statistical uncertainties.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers electric circuits, electronics, and digital logic analysis.
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Historical reviews of Dan McCammon, Peter Timbie: Reviewers rate the difficulty as high, noting that lectures are scattered or disorganized, requiring significant independent study to understand the material.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025PHYSICS 407
Advanced Laboratory
2–4 creditsPHYSICS 407 is an advanced laboratory course covering classical and modern physics experiments with emphasis on statistical data analysis and research documentation.
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Historical reviews of Jim Reardon: Reviewers note that the work was challenging but independent, requiring students to solve problems on their own while receiving assistance when stuck.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHYSICS 415
Thermal Physics
3 creditsIntroduces thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, covering phase equilibrium, kinetic theory, and classical and quantum statistical mechanics.
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Historical reviews of Vladimir Zhdankin: Exams are difficult but assignments prepare students well, with one review noting reasonable exam difficulty and another citing difficult exams.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHYSICS 498
Directed Study
1–3 creditsPHYSICS 498 is a directed study offering an advanced-level mentored research project in physics.
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PHYSICS 499
Directed Study
1–3 creditsPHYSICS 499 is an advanced-level mentored research project in physics.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePHYSICS 625
Applied Optics
4 creditsAPPLIED OPTICS covers optical methods, imaging, spectroscopy, Fourier optics, and laser technology.
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The homework is described as really helpful and reasonable, with a low difficulty rating of 1.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited samplePHYSICS 681
Senior Honors Thesis
3 creditsPHYSICS 681 is a mentored individual research and study course for students completing Physics Honors in the Major.
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PHYSICS 682
Senior Honors Thesis
3 creditsPHYSICS 682 is a mentored individual research and study course for students completing Physics Honors in the Major.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePHYSICS 990
Research
1–12 creditsPHYSICS 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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