PHYS 4940H - Honors Thesis

• Students will be able to develop and execute a research plan.
• Students will be able to critically state, describe, and consider a physics or astronomy issue or problem.
• Students will be able to use information from sources with enough interpretation/evaluation to develop a comprehensive analysis or synthesis.
• Students will be able to systematically and methodically analyze assumptions and carefully evaluate the relevance of contexts when presenting a position.
• Students will be able to state a specific position that is thoughtful, recognizes complexities, and acknowledges limitations.
• Students will be able to connect relevant experience and academic knowledge.
• Students will be able to see and make connections across disciplines and perspectives.
• Students will be able to adapt and apply skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to a new situation.
• Students will be able to complete an assignment using a format, language, or visual representation in ways that enhance meaning.
• Students will be able to demonstrate a developing sense of self as a learner and build on prior experience to respond to new and challenging contexts.