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  • PHYS 3993

    Independent Study
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    Fall 2025

    Individual study of topics in physics not normally covered in formal classes. Study is carried out under the tutelage of a faculty member with whom the requirements are agreed upon prior to enrollment. (S-SS) Prerequisite: Instructor permission

  • PHYS 3995

    Research
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    Fall 2025

    A research project on a topic in physics carried out under the supervision of a faculty member culminating in a written report. May be taken more than once. (S-SS) Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

  • PHYS 5000

    Physics Colloquium
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    Fall 2025

    First and second year students enrolled in the Physics PhD program are required to take Physics Colloquium in their first and second years of study.

  • PHYS 5110

    Special Topics in Classical and Modern Physics
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    Fall 2025

    Lectures on topics of current interest in physics research and pedagogy. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

  • PHYS 5190

    Electronics Lab
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    Fall 2025

    Practical electronics for scientists, from resistors to microprocessors. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

  • PHYS 7995

    Independent Study
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    Fall 2025

    Independent research or practical training supervised by a faculty member. May be repeated for credit.

  • PHYS 8999

    Master Thesis Non-Topical Research
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    Fall 2025

    For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.

  • PHYS 9998

    Pre-Qual Preparation for Doctoral Research
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    Fall 2025

    For students who have not passed the Qualifying exam for doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.

  • PHYS 9999

    PhD Thesis Non-Topical Research
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    Fall 2025

    For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.