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General Information
- Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
- PHYS D077X
- Course Title (CB02)
- Special Projects in Physics
- Course Credit Status
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Effective Term
- Fall 2021
- Course Description
- This course involves individual special reading, writing, or study projects in Physics as determined in consultation with the instructor.
- Faculty Requirements
- Course Family
- Not Applicable
Course Justification
This is a stand-alone course and is CSU transferable. Students need the opportunity to explore concepts in a depth not met in the traditional classroom. This course permits the more in-depth study of physics concepts than is covered in other courses or permits in-depth study of physics concepts that are not covered in °®¶¹´«Ã½ College's other courses but that relate to student's fields of study.
Foothill Equivalency
- Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
- No
- Foothill Course ID
Formerly Statement
Course Development Options
- Basic Skill Status (CB08)
- Course is not a basic skills course.
- Grade Options
- Pass/No Pass
- Repeat Limit
- 0
Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options
- Transferability
- Transferable to CSU only
Units and Hours
Summary
- Minimum Credit Units
- 2.0
- Maximum Credit Units
- 2.0
Weekly Student Hours
| Type | In Class | Out of Class |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture Hours | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Laboratory Hours | 6.0 | 0.0 |
Course Student Hours
- Course Duration (Weeks)
- 12.0
- Hours per unit divisor
- 36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
- Lecture
- 0.0
- Laboratory
- 72.0
- Total
- 72.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
- Lecture
- 0.0
- Laboratory
- 0.0
- NA
- 0.0
- Total
- 0.0
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Advisory(ies)
Limitation(s) on Enrollment
(Consent of instructor and division dean and an approved Special Projects Contract is required.)
(Not open to students with credit in PHYS D077. or PHYS D077Y.)
Entrance Skill(s)
General Course Statement(s)
Methods of Instruction
Discussion of assigned readings
Discussion of research topics
Oversight of individual student project
Assignments
- To be determined in consultation with the instructor. See Sections 3 and 4 of the Special Project Contract.
Methods of Evaluation
- Written report or documented methodology (such as a laboratory notebook) and/or examination to evaluate based on completeness and accuracy of research/special project.
Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities
Essential Student Materials:Â
- As required by the instructor and depending on the nature of the project
- As required by the instructor and dependent on the chosen topic
Examples of Primary Texts and References
| Author | Title | Publisher | Date/Edition | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be determined in consultation with the instructor. See Sections 3 and 4 of Special Project Contract. |
Examples of Supporting Texts and References
| Author | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| None. |
Learning Outcomes and Objectives
Course Objectives
- Complete project objectives/requirements as determined in sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Special Projects Contract.
CSLOs
- Investigate an area of special interest and demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding and expertise.
Outline
- Complete project objectives/requirements as determined in sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Special Projects Contract.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the selected areas of study within the discipline of physics.
- Evaluate the current literature in the field of physics as related to the chosen topic.
- Gain experience and develop skill in laboratory procedures and/or theoretical analysis.
