PHYS 350 Independent Study

Students will have the opportunity to build research skills in the laboratory and theoretical sciences by designing and running a research project in the Department of Chemistry and Physics. Projects may be proposed by students in a faculty member’s area of expertise or students may join an active research project in a faculty member’s laboratory. Earns 1 credit hour for 25 hours of laboratory work per semester. Speak with a faculty member in the Chemistry Department about opportunities to design and run a research project. Offered every semester. Upon completion of the first 4-credits students may elect to complete a second 4-credit CHEM 350/ PHYS 350 or apply to switch into CHEM 355/ PHYS 355 in the Spring Term of their capstone experience, if they wish to complete a thesis. Grade of S or U assigned until completion of the capstone, if taken as a senior, at which time a grade is posted and full credits are earned.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

CHEM 350

Prerequisite

Instructor Consent Required.