Sir Isaac Newton

Physics 496

Introduction to Physics Research

...so few went to hear Him, & fewer yt understood him,
yt oftimes he did in a manner, for want of Hearers, read to ye Walls.

                —Humphrey Newton, about Sir Isaac Newton

 

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Writing Workshop: 2–2:45 p.m., Fridays
257 Loomis Laboratory of Physics

Lecture/Discussion 3–4:50 p.m., Fridays
322 Loomis Laboratory of Physics

Charles F. Gammie
235 Loomis Laboratory of Physics, 244-7994, gammie@illinois.edu

Celia M. Elliott
215 Loomis Laboratory of Physics, 244-7725, cmelliot@illinois.edu

General Course Information

PHYS 496 Gradebook (requires authentication)

Announcements

March 19—A revised set of instructions for Homework #8 (team "journal club presentation") has been posted.

March 17—A revised schedule has been posted. Homework assignment due March 21 has been canceled.

January 29—In lieu of class on Friday, January 31, students are expected to attend the 13th Annual Physics Undergraduate Research Symposium. Don't forget to review the program and evaluation form before going to the symposium.

A revised class schedule and grading rubric have been posted. Please be sure your notes of assignments and due dates are up to date.

To get ready for this semester's class, please review "A Guide to the Terminology of Scientific Papers" and look over the materials in our "resources" section.