http://zzz.physics.umn.edu/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:53:46 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt DokuWiki http://zzz.physics.umn.edu/lib/images/favicon.ico http://zzz.physics.umn.edu/ http://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/after_the_first_year?rev=1248987884 The second year of graduate school is a transitional period between the traditional coursework you have been doing in the past and the beginning of your career as a research physicist. If you are pursuing only an M.S. degree, you should finish by the end of this year. Ph.D. students should complete all of the following by the end of the second year: pass the written exam, find a thesis advisor, file a degree program, start preparing for the oral exam, finish all of the required coursework except… graduate_handbook Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:04:44 -0600 http://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/for_new_students?rev=1227038583 The goal of the graduate school experience is to learn how to be a physicist. It is primarily an apprenticeship system in which you learn from those with more experience than you have and teach those with less experience. This intense system of instruction relies on the community of physicists to which you are linked. In this regard, graduate school is much different from your previous undergraduate experience. Your success in graduate school depends on your active interaction with others in the… graduate_handbook Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:03:03 -0600 http://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/home?rev=1227648796 Introduction * The First Year * The Second Year * The Third and Later Years * Tuition and Related Issues * Departmental Activities * Finding a Job * The University Community * Table 1.1: Outline of Physics Program Requirements graduate_handbook Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:33:16 -0600 http://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/introduction?rev=1228250892 This Graduate Student Handbook is designed to give you information that will facilitate a rewarding graduate career. The Introduction Chapter presents a general overview of what to expect each year during your physics graduate studies at the University of Minnesota. This includes topics such as money and jobs. graduate_handbook Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:48:12 -0600 http://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/m.s._degree_requirements?rev=1221764229 The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in physics may be completed under one of two options called Plan A and Plan B. Plan A involves the writing of a Master's thesis. Plan B itself allows two options. One choice is to complete a so-called Plan B project. The second is to write three Plan B papers on three different topics. No matter which option you choose, you must have a faculty research advisor who agrees to supervise your work. A three member faculty committee will be appointed by the Director… graduate_handbook Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:57:09 -0600 http://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/physics_graduate_policies?rev=1221764276 This section of the Graduate Student Handbook contains the policies of the School of Physics and Astronomy concerning physics graduate students. The direction of the graduate program in physics has been delegated by the Physics Graduate Faculty to the Graduate Study Committee and some specialized faculty committees. The Director of Graduate Studies acts as an administrative officer of the Graduate Study Committee. Requests for exceptions to the stated policies or suggestions for policy changes … graduate_handbook Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:57:56 -0600 http://zzz.physics.umn.edu/graduate_handbook/the_ph.d._requirements?rev=1221757950 Graduate Written Examination: Must pass by fall of the second year. See Chapters 2 and 6. Filing of Program: As soon as possible after passing written examination and selecting a research advisor. The program must be filed at least one semester before you take the Preliminary Oral Examination. graduate_handbook Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:12:30 -0600