Fall 2023 - PHYS 432 D100
Undergraduate Honours Thesis (6)
Class Number: 1429
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Location: TBA
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Instructor:
Erol Girt
egirt@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5765
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Prerequisites:
All students interested in taking this course must consult with their faculty supervisor regarding prerequisites.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Undergraduate research and preparation of an honours thesis over the fall and the subsequent spring semesters. The research project may be in experimental or theoretical physics. Prospective students must obtain agreement of a faculty member willing to supervise the project.
COURSE DETAILS:
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The primary goal of this course is to enrich the student experience beyond their academic training by exposing them to opportunities available to students with a physics degree – including academic research opportunities, industrial physics, and nontraditional careers – and fostering skills necessary for success.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Sample seminar topics might include:
· Modern academic research and industrial physics
· Physics alumni experiences
· Presentations of undergraduate thesis work
· Communication, C.V. and cover letter writing, and other professional skills
Course delivery
Lectures: In-person and interactive. Some credit awarded for in-class participation.
Grading
NOTES:
Grading is Pass/Fail, based on attendance and participation.
IMPORTANT: Because this course is offered spread over two semesters, both Fall and Spring semesters of Phys 201 must be completed in order for course credit to be awarded.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Texts:
No textbook.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Students who cannot write their exam during the course's scheduled exam time must request accommodation from their instructor in writing, clearly stating the reason for this request, within one week of the final exam schedule being posted.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.