Course Description
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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Class Number & Section Details
10800
PHYS 4498
IND 601
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Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
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Crites, A
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Class Number & Section Details
10801
PHYS 4498
IND 602
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Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
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Deppe, N
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Class Number & Section Details
10802
PHYS 4498
IND 603
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Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Flanagan, E
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Class Number & Section Details
10803
PHYS 4498
IND 604
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Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
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Hysell, D
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Class Number & Section Details
10804
PHYS 4498
IND 605
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Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Kinigstein, E
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Class Number & Section Details
10805
PHYS 4498
IND 606
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Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Ramshaw, B
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Class Number & Section Details
10806
PHYS 4498
IND 607
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Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
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Dufresne, E
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