PHYS 4800Sr Seminar-Physics

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A presentation of the basic principles of the major disciplines of the sciences with a focus on the inter-relationships of the science disciplines to each other. Students present a paper from library or laboratory research in their area of physics with a focus on integration. Each student must obtain approval of the topic from his or her advisor and seminar instructor and must set the date of the presentation before enrolling in the course. A paper and oral presentation are required that include the background, setup, data collection, analysis, and conclusion from his or her research. The student must also attend a minimum of 10 seminars during the senior year. Guest lecturers and faculty members my present additional papers at the invitation of the instructor. Prerequisite: Senior status; PHYS-3110 Intermediate Physics Lab; attendance of a minumum of 10 seminars during the sophomore and junior years; permission of instructor.