PHYS 4498

PHYS 4498

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

The first half of a two-semester thesis course involving physics-related research under the direct supervision of a faculty member. The thesis research may take many forms including but not restricted to : theoretical calculations, design of instrumentation, experimental research, or numerical simulations. Students wishing to pursue the senior thesis must submit a proposal, with the approval of a faculty supervisor, in spring of their junior year.


Prerequisites completion of the core requirements for the physics major.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: seniors.

Exploratory Studies (CU-UGR)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10800 PHYS 4498   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Crites, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10801 PHYS 4498   IND 602

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Deppe, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10802 PHYS 4498   IND 603

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10803 PHYS 4498   IND 604

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Hysell, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10804 PHYS 4498   IND 605

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Kinigstein, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10805 PHYS 4498   IND 606

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ramshaw, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10806 PHYS 4498   IND 607

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Dufresne, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies