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2011-2012 University Catalog

PSCI 701 - Frontiers of Physical Sciences

Credits: 3 (NR)
Each semester, the course will cover between four and six topics considered to be at the frontiers of the physical sciences -the key questions that are of interest to researchers today. The topics will be chosen from interdisciplinary areas, such as nanoscience, astroparticle physics, nonlinear dynamics, and neuroscience. Approximately two to three weeks will be spent on each topic, and the specific topics may vary each semester. The course includes guest lectures given by faculty who are doing research in each area. Assignments include readings from the current literature as well as projects and class presentations.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to physical sciences doctoral program.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0