PHYS 326

PHYS 326: Geophysical Field Research Capstone Seminar

Prerequisites: Instructor Approval

Credit Hours: (1)

This course will be taken the semester after PHYS 325 – Geophysical Field Research and will serve as a capstone experience for that course. Students will analyze the data acquired during their PHYS 325 field research, refine the custom sensors they designed for their research, and create a presentation appropriate for a national scientific meeting.

Detailed Description of Course Content

This is the final stage of the PHYS 325 – Geophysical Field Research experience.
Students will extend the data analysis from their PHYS 325 fieldwork.
Students will refine their custom equipment from the PHYS 325 fieldwork.
Students will create a presentation appropriate for a national scientific meeting.
Students will communicate their experiences in various campus forums and will help promote the PHYS 325 program to the campus community.

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

Course delivery may include weekly meetings to evaluate the progress of the data analysis and the preparation of their presentations. Students will present their work and experiences to each other and to university classes.

Goals and Objectives of the Course

After the completion of this course students will be able to:

Analyze comprehensively their data from their completed geophysical field research.
Develop a professional presentation (poster or talk) based on their geophysical field research.
Communicate their work in both formal and informal settings.

Assessment Measures

Students may be evaluated on their data analysis, presentation preparations, and final presentations to various groups.

Other Course Information

Review and Approval

September, 2018