PHYSICS TODAY
A series of weekly presentations and discussions of current research topics in physics, by scientists directly involved in those studies. Provides undergraduates with access to the topics and excitement of the research frontier in a manner not possible in normal subject courses.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: PHYSICS 202 or concurrent enrollment, PHYSICS 208 or concurrent enrollment, or PHYSICS 248 or concurrent enrollment Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe open questions in current physics research. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Prepare questions for research presentations. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Summarize the material covered in a research presentation in a concise, clear manner. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe open questions in current physics research. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Prepare questions for research presentations. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Summarize the material covered in a research presentation in a concise, clear manner. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027