PHYS 4941 - Undergraduate Research

• Students will be able to identify and consider real-world physics and astronomy research questions in a research lab setting.
• Students will be able to develop and execute a research plan in physics and astronomy.
• 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 in physics and astronomy.
• Students will be able to systematically and methodically analyze assumptions and carefully evaluate the relevance of contexts when presenting a position in physics and astronomy discussions.
• Students will be able to state a specific position that is thoughtful, recognizes complexities, and acknowledges limitations in physics and astronomy.
• Students will be able to connect relevant experience and academic knowledge in physics and astronomy and related fields.
• Students will be able to see and make connections across physics and astronomy-related disciplines and perspectives.
• Students will be able to adapt and apply skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation/experiment in physics and astronomy to a new situation or experiment.
• Students will be able to complete a physics and astronomy 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 physicist and/or astronomer and build on prior experience to respond to new and challenging contexts in physics and astronomy.