Physics Curriculum: Capstone

A simulation or open-data paper, then a 10-minute talk.

A simulation or open-data paper with a full error analysis, then a recorded talk. The final step of the Varsity Curriculum: Physics, read by a blind review for Honors.

Part of: Physics · Proves for: UG, Career

1 required outcomes10 weeksCredential on completion

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Physics capstone: a simulation or data paper

The capstone (blind review for Honors).

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1Write the capstone paper
2Give a 10-minute talk on it

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Physics Curriculum: Capstone

A simulation or open-data paper, then a 10-minute talk.

A simulation or open-data paper with a full error analysis, then a recorded talk. The final step of the Varsity Curriculum: Physics, read by a blind review for Honors.

Part of: Physics · Proves for: UG, Career

1 required outcomes10 weeksCredential on completion