PH5010 Graduate Journal Club ... (0-1-0) s ... 1 Cr


Course Description:
Presentation and discussion of current issues in physics and recent research by department faculty and others. One credit in journal club is required for all graduate degrees in physics.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.


Typical Syllabus:
Cycle 1: Research presentations by faculty
Cycle 2: Oral presentations by students based on recent publications

Course rationale:
This course is intended to give students an overview of all active research programs in the department and aids students in choosing a research advisor. Readings and presentations by students on current topics in physics helps bring students up to date in broad fields of physics and gives them the opportunity to develop effective communication skills.


Last Modified: Thursday, 12-Oct-2000 14:08:38 EDT