Legacy Course Catalog
PHYS 217H - Introduction To Current Physics And Forefront Research
| Effectivity: | 05/12/2008 - 08/01/2008 @ Purdue West Lafayette Traditional |
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| Credits: | 1 |
| Instructional Types: | Lec |
| Usually Offered: | fal |
| Short Title: | Cur Phys&Forefront Res |
| Description: | This course introduces new physics majors to current physics and the research areas of the department. There are multiple sections with each section having eight or less students meeting with a Professor. The course is part seminar, part interactive discussion and questions and answers and part laboratory visits to research areas. Topics cover a wide range including the evolution of the Universe, astrophysics, elementary particle physics, nuclear physics, geophysical dating, nanoscience and imaging. Topics evolve to match current physics and the interests of the students. |
| School: | School Of Science |
| Department: | Physics |
| Credit By Exam: | NO |
| Repeatable Flag: | NO |
| Temporary Flag: | NO |
| Full Time Privilege Flag: | NO |
| Honors Flag: | YES |
| Variable Title Flag: | NO |
Fall 2007 *** indicates the course was still an active course and was transferred to the Banner Catalog effective Spring 2008. This course was not expired Fall 2007.
