PH4011  Senior Colloquium  Spring 2003

You are expected to research selected topics in Physics using the library and internet resources in order to prepare oral presentations for the class. The style of the talks is intended to simulate presentations at Physics professional society meetings and research seminars. A short written summary of the content of each talk is required. The summary should include a bibliography.

Each of you will prepare and give two intermediate length (15 to 20 minute) talks and one full class period (40 to 50 minute) talk. The initial selection of topic and initial research for the 20 minute talks must originate in one of the approved review journals. The long talk may originate from any recognized professional source. Each talk must concern itself with a different area of Physics and must not duplicate the topic chosen by another student.

You are expected to practice critical listening skills by being attentive audience members for both fellow student presentations in class and departmental invited speakers at the Thursday afternoon Colloquium. Evaluation forms will be completed for each speech.

 
 

Scheduled Meetings
Tuesday & Thursday	11 am	132 Fisher
Thursday	4 pm	139 Fisher

Actual class meetings depend on speaker schedules.  The first meeting was Tuesday, January 14, 2003.