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'''Fall 2016''' | |||
== Instructor == | == Instructor == | ||
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**Fax: (302) 831-1637 | **Fax: (302) 831-1637 | ||
== Calendar | == Calendar == | ||
* M: 2:30AM-3:30AM in 100 Sharp Lab. | * M: 2:30AM-3:30AM in 100 Sharp Lab. | ||
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== Requirements == | == Requirements == | ||
'''Lectures:''' The | '''Lectures:''' The first three class times will discuss major physics and astronomy journals and databases and how to search them, style and tools for writing of scientific articles, and style and tools for presenting talks and posters. Starting in early October, students will present 15 (+5 minutes for questions) talks on a topic selected from the list posted at [[Topics]]. | ||
'''Student talks:''' | '''Student talks:''' | ||
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== Grading == | == Grading == | ||
* Grades will be Pass/Fail. | * Grades will be Pass/Fail. To earn Pass grade, student MUST: | ||
**select a topic by deadline set by the instructor. | |||
**submit abstract in the APS format by Thursday midnight before the Monday on which student is [[Schedule|scheduled]] to give a talk. | |||
**present talk during class time. | |||
== Study Guides == | == Study Guides == | ||
===Main textbooks=== | |||
* | *P. Gosling and B. Noordam,''Mastering your Ph.D.: Survival and success in the doctoral years and beyond'' (Springer, Berlin, 2011). [https://delcat.worldcat.org/title/mastering-your-phd-survival-and-success-in-the-doctoral-years-and-beyond/oclc/695389063&referer=brief_results [E-book at UD libary]]. | ||
* Journal resources: Selected articles are posted at [[Lectures]] and [[Topics]] pages. | |||
Revision as of 20:03, 11 September 2016
Fall 2016
Instructor
- Dr. Branislav K. Nikolic
- Email: bnikolic@udel.edu
- Web: http://web.physics.udel.edu/about/directory/faculty/branislav-k-nikolic
- Phone: (302) 831-2943
- Fax: (302) 831-1637
Calendar
- M: 2:30AM-3:30AM in 100 Sharp Lab.
- Office hours: Monday 1:30PM-2:30PM in 234 Sharp Lab, or by appointment (send me an email).
- Course starts on Monday, September 12 and terminates on Monday, December 5.
- Breaks:
- Thanksgiving recess: November 21-25
- Instructor's travel schedule: October ?
Requirements
Lectures: The first three class times will discuss major physics and astronomy journals and databases and how to search them, style and tools for writing of scientific articles, and style and tools for presenting talks and posters. Starting in early October, students will present 15 (+5 minutes for questions) talks on a topic selected from the list posted at Topics.
Student talks:
Academic Honesty: The policy on academic honesty as stated in the Student Guide to University Policies will be followed during this course. In particular: collaboration on homework assignments and in-class activities is permitted and encouraged (unless your instructor explicitly indicates otherwise).
Grading
- Grades will be Pass/Fail. To earn Pass grade, student MUST:
- select a topic by deadline set by the instructor.
- submit abstract in the APS format by Thursday midnight before the Monday on which student is scheduled to give a talk.
- present talk during class time.
Study Guides
Main textbooks
- P. Gosling and B. Noordam,Mastering your Ph.D.: Survival and success in the doctoral years and beyond (Springer, Berlin, 2011). [E-book at UD libary].
- Journal resources: Selected articles are posted at Lectures and Topics pages.
