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Approved by Faculty Senate.
University Studies Course Approval Department or Program: ____Physics_________________________ Course Number: ___460__ Course Title: ______ Undergraduate Research _______________________ Catalog Description: 460 – Undergraduate Research 1 – 4 s.h. An opportunity for an advanced physics student to work with a faculty member on an independent research project. A written report and oral presentation is required on results of the research. Prerequisite: junior status and permission of the instructor. Offered every semester.
This is an existing course that has previously been approved by A2C2 _X__. OR This is a new course proposal _____. (If this is a new course proposal, the WSU Curriculum Approval Form must also be completed as in the process prescribed by WSU Regulation 3-4.) Department Contact Person for this course _____Richard Shields________________ Email: rshields@winona.edu________
The proposed course is designed to satisfy the requirements in (select one area only): Course Requirements: A. Basic Skills: ______ 1. College Reading and Writing ______ 2. Oral Communication ______ 3. Mathematics ______ 4. Physical Development and Wellness B. Arts & Sciences Core: ______ 1. Humanities ______ 2. Natural Science ______ 3. Social Science ______ 4. Fine & Performing Arts C. Unity and Diversity:
______ 1. Critical Analysis ______ 2. Science and Social Policy ______ 3. a. Global Perspectives ______ b. Multicultural Perspectives ______ 4. a. Contemporary Citizenship ______ b. Democratic Institutions Flagged Courses: ______ 1. Writing __X__ 2. Oral ______ 3. a. Mathematics/ Statistics ______ b. Critical Analysis
Approval/Disapproval Recommendations
Department Recommendation: Approved_____ Disapproved____ Date:______ Chairperson Signature_______________________ Date______
Dean's Recommendation: Approved_____ Disapproved ____* Date:______ Dean's Signature_______________________ Date______
USS Recommendation: Approved_____ Disapproved____ Date:______ University Studies Director's Signature_______________________ Date______
A2C2 Recommendation: Approved_____ Disapproved_____ Date:______ A2C2 Chairperson Signature_______________________ Date______
Faculty Senate Recommendation: Approved_____ Disapproved____ Date:______ FA President's Signature_______________________ Date______
Academic Vice President's Recommendation: Approved____ Disapproved____ Date:______VP's Signature_______________________ Date______
President's Decision: Approved_____ Disapproved____ Date:______ President's Signature_______________________ Date______ Physics 460 Undergraduate Research Oral Communication Flag 1. These courses must include requirements and learning activities that promote students' abilities to... a. earn significant course credit through extemporaneous oral presentations; Physics 460 requires both a written and oral report to receive credit in the course. b. understand the features and types of speaking in their disciplines; Students will be encouraged to attend AAPT Meetings as a non-presenter when they start their undergraduate research. c. adapt their speaking to field-specific audiences; The talk will be geared to present their research at the Minnesota Section of the AAPT. d. receive appropriate feedback from teachers and peers, including suggestions for improvement; Normally, students will practice their talk at a departmental seminar. e. make use of the technologies used for research and speaking in the fields; and Students can use a presentation software. f. learn the conventions of evidence, format, usage, and documentation in their fields. Students also must submit a written report that must use the standard documentation and references used in physics. 2. Course Outline Physics 460 Undergraduate Research Fall 2000 University Studies - Oral Communication Flag Dr. Richard Shields rshields@winona.edu Catalog Description
An opportunity for an advanced physics student to work with a faculty member on an independent research project. A written report and oral presentation is required on results of the research. Prerequisite: junior status and permission of the instructor. Offered every semester. Possible Research area under Dr. Shields
With computer interfacing equipment and Mathematica software, it is possible to develop mathematical model of complex system. For example, A coupled harmonic oscillator could be easily built using an air track, carts, and springs. The motion of individual carts can be monitor with ultra-sonic transducers. Expectation for Students
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