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PHYSICS205

Senior Thesis Research

Physics H&S - Humanities & Sciences

Course Description

Long-term experimental or theoretical project and thesis in Physics under supervision of a faculty member. Planning of the thesis project is recommended to begin as early as middle of the junior year. Successful completion of a senior thesis requires a minimum of 3 units for a letter grade completed during the senior year, along with the other formal thesis and physics major requirements. Students doing research for credit prior to senior year should sign up for Physics 190. Prerequisites: superior work as an undergraduate Physics major and approval of the thesis application.

Grading Basis

ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit

Min

1

Max

12

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

Yes

Total Units Allowed for Degree Credit

999

Course Component

Individual Study

Enrollment Optional?

No

Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?

No