| Instructor: |
Carlo Segre |
segre [at] iit.edu |
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166a Life Sciences Building |
312.567.3498 |
| Meetings: |
Thursday 15:30-17:00, Room 111 Life Sciences
Building |
| URL: |
http://phys.iit.edu/~segre/phys585/12F/index585.html |
| Objectives: |
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Become familiar with the major research trends, with the institutions
engaged in these activities, with the time scale involved in various
fields, and with the background of the speaker.
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Learn of the applications of concepts in physics to technology,
medical science, and society at large.
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Learn the structure of a public presentation of scientific work.
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Demonstrate the ability to read and comprehend scientific
publications and to critique scientific presentations.
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| Grading: |
Grading for this course will be based on attendance and 2 journal article
summary papers to be assigned during the term.
- Students request the opportunity to write a journal article
summary paper by sending a proposed journal article by email
to the course instructor after 18:00 on the day of the Colloquium.
- Journal articles must be related to the colloquium topic or speaker.
- The papers are to be at least 2 pages, double spaced, with
references and figures when appropriate.
- Besides summarizing the journal article, the paper may also
critique the research.
- Proper citation for all quotations, figures, and supporting
material is required.
- Papers are due two weeks after being assigned.
- Papers must be submitted to the appropriate "Paper" Assignment on
Blackboard.
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| Academic Honesty Policy: |
IIT has a Code of Conduct which is available at
http://www.iit.edu/student_affairs/handbook/pdfs/HANDBOOK_2010_11.pdf (see page 31).
All students in this course are expected to follow this code.
The first violation will result in a grade of "zero" for that
assignment (exam or quiz). Subsequent violations will result
in a failing grade in the course.
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