PHGN 401
Theoretical Physics Seminar
Fall 2010

Objectives:

• This course is designed to expose students to the wide variety of work that falls under the large umbrella of Theoretical Physics. Through a series of talks by the faculty, graduate students, researchers from other institutions and peer students, the student should develop an appreciation for ongoing research at many levels both here at CSM and beyond. Students are expected to participate in discussion, strongly encouraged to ask questions, and will prepare a brief presentation over a topic of their choice at the end of the semester.

Schedule of Talks

• August 30 Introductory Presentations From All Groups
• September 6 TBA
• September 13 TBA
• September 20 TBA
• September 27 TBA
• October 4 TBA
• October 11 TBA
• October 18 No Seminar (Fall Break)
• October 25 TBA
• November 1 TBA
• November 8 TBA
• November 15 TBA
• November 22 TBA
• November 29 Student Presentations
• December 6 Student Presentations

• Past Seminars

Course Details:

Coordinator: Alex Flournoy, aflourno@mines.edu 303-273-3712 MH340

Meetings: Tentatively M 4-4:50pm in the Physics Library

Office Hours: See calendar on door of Meyer 340

Grading: Your grade will be based 50% on attendence of each seminar (5pt deduction from total grade for each absence) and 50% for a 20 minute presentation to be given at the end of the semester. The presentation need not be original work (though this is encouraged) but should cover a topic in theoretical physics of interest to you.