PHYS 496 - Research Seminar

(1 unit)

One credit course introducing students to senior thesis methods, topics and requirements.

Maximum units a student may earn: 1

Prerequisite(s): General education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least three courses from CO4-CO8 completed; PHYS 182L

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. synthesize information and techniques from previous coursework across disciplines to identify and use the basic materials and resources needed to design a research project.
2. communicate the design of a research project proposal in an oral presentation and in writing.
3. apply ethical principles in a scientific context, including the communication of literature research without plagiarism, the crediting of collaborators, and standards of co-authorship.
4. introduced to research and researchers in their discipline.

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