Independent Study Read more about Independent Study Special study in some branch of physics, either theoretical or experimental, under direction of a faculty member.
Methods Math Physics Read more about Methods Math Physics Selected topics with application to physics in linear algebra and Hilbert space theory, complex variables, Green's functions, partial differential equations, integral transforms, integral equations.
Independent Study Read more about Independent Study Special projects; departmental sponsor required. Prerequisite: one or more 400-level physics courses.
Honors Research Read more about Honors Research Honors thesis research. Students work on an independent research project under guidance of a faculty member. Full-year course with PHYSICS 499T
Honors Thesis Read more about Honors Thesis Honors thesis research and writing. Full year course with PHYSICS 499Y. Honors Thesis expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional research manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all theses:- are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters.- begin with creative inquiry and systematic research.- include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor.- culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.
Honors Project Read more about Honors Project Honors Project expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional project manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all projects:- are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters.- begin with creative inquiry and systematic research.- include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor.- culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.