Your project should be primarily experimental, since it takes the place of the last two labs of the semester, but you should also understand its theoretical underpinnings. Choose a project that is relevant to, and an extension of, the content of the course. You will need to make an appointment to talk with me about your project and get my approval of your plans the week of April 17. Talk to me earlier if you anticipate needing additional equipment or supplies. However, those two afternoons will not, in themselves, be enough time to do a good job.
Successful projects require substantial work before the two week period.
You need to start thinking about possible projects soon after spring break. If you don't have any ideas, come talk to me. I can also tell you what other students have done in the past. I'll meet with everyone the week of April 17th , but you should be sure to talk to me earlier if you even suspect that you might need equipment or supplies we may not have in the department. You must also gather the equipment and supplies you need ahead of time so that you are ready to start work when your lab time rolls around.