Foundations of Physics Research

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This introductory practicum course is designed to expose beginning physics majors to a variety of research topics studied and methodologies used across the department of physics and astronomy. The course emphasizes direct involvement in the cutting-edge research of faculty members and their groups, with active contribution to the advancement of scientific knowledge. Students will begin to develop skills in scientific organization, collaboration, data acquisition, analysis and communication of results to general audiences in written and oral formats.