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, 333-8646, 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

The first day of class is Friday, January 23. To get ready for this semester's class, please read the general course information, review "A Guide to the Terminology of Scientific Papers," poke around on the course website, and look over the materials in our "resources" section.

In lieu of class on Friday, January 30, students are expected to attend the 14th Annual Physics Undergraduate Research Symposium. Don't forget to review the program and print the evaluation form before going to the symposium.