Undergraduate Research

9 units · Undergraduate

Fall and Spring Open to sophomore, junior, and senior physics majors. The student undertakes a project of interest under the supervision of a faculty member for 3 to 9 units of credit. May include research done in a research lab, extending the capabilities of a teaching lab, or a theoretical or computational physics project. The student experiences the less structured atmosphere of a research program where there is much room for independent initiative. Student should contact faculty directly to inquire about opportunities. Registration requires approval of the Director of Undergraduate Affairs. Students are required to present their work at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in April.