Physics Research Capstone ((2 Credits))

Catalog description

This course is intended for students who are nearing the end of their Associate in Science degree and who are looking to obtain research experience in physics, applied physics, engineering or science. The course is the culmination of learning in the physics curriculum and as such, it refelctively builds upon learning from various college core, mathematics and physical science courses. Each student will develop a proposal for their Capstone project. The project will be conducted at ECC or at an approved research laboratory of a four-year institution under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. As part of the course, students will learn to communicate mathematical and scientific reasoning effectively in written and spoken form.