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PHYS 469 Seminars in Physics

This course takes advantage of scientific presentations offered in the Twin Cities area by educational institutions such as Metro State University and the University of Minnesota. This course can, with instructor permission, be taken more than once for credit. Intended for students minoring in physics.

Prerequisites

Special information

First day attendance is mandatory.
1 Undergraduate credit

Effective August 24, 2013 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Understand the form of advanced university-level scientific research presentations.
  • Understand how to learn from scientific research seminar presentations.
  • Learn methods, theories, and results from current research in an area of student interest.
  • Be able to take notes and summarize the content of a scientific research seminar presentation.
  • Be able to use library research and writing skills to develop and express understanding of current research in an area of student interest.