Prerequisites: One of the following: PHYS 002B with B+ or better, PHYS 040E with a C- or better, PHYS 041C with a C- or better
Description: Consent of instructor is required for students repeating the course. Introduces Physics and Astronomy cutting-edge physics research being conducted in lab- oratories and institutes around the world. Focuses on a single research area (e.g., nanoscale physics, bio- logical physics) that may change each quarter. Includes experimental methods and theoretical con- cepts. Course is repeatable as content changes to a maximum of 12 units.