PHYS 48902 - (was 4289) Undergraduate Research

Two, three, or four credit hours.

Was PHYS 4289. Trains the student to analyze, plan, and conduct experimental work on a research problem. Frequent conferences and a study of research literature with a final report are required. May extend over two semesters. Four to six hours per week for each hour of credit earned. Exact hourly commitment per week will depend on the nature of the project and will be agreed on in advance by the student and the instructor.

Prerequisites: Consent of department chairperson, junior or senior standing, compliance with approved guidelines (available from chairperson).