543 Senior Thesis. Under guidance of staff member, students prepare a professional style paper about their project with aim of possible journal publication. 591 Special Topics in Physics. Discussion of one or more areas of current research having common interest of class. Offered fall semester, even years.
Attendance is required of all juniors and seniors majoring in physics.
All seniors are expected to present a paper. 593 Independent Study. Supervised independent research projects developed by the student, with faculty advisement. Restricted to advanced majors. Offered fall and spring semesters.