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Projects

There is no formal laboratory associated with this course.  However, you will be expected to work in a small group (3-5) to complete three short out of class projects related to class material. 

The First Project will cover the societal impact of a recent, or past, development in physics. 

-Additional criteria for this project can be found here. 

-Vote for your favorite project by accessing the Project 1 Voting Page

The Second Project can be of your own choice.  The constraint is that the topic must relate directly to a topic that was, or is to be, covered in class. 

-Additional criteria for this project can be found here .  

-Vote for your favorite project by accessing the Project 2 Voting Page

Each of your projects will be submitted in a web ready format.  Acceptable formats include: MS Word documents, HTML document, Adobe PDF, or PowerPoint presentation.  The projects will be evaluated by the course staff and by your fellow students.