PHYS 390 Research Project

 

Description:  Each student will conduct an independent research project in astronomy. 

Topics:  You may have a research project that you started over the summer that you can continue to work on.  As we begin some the Sloan Digital Sky Survey projects, you will encounter some questions that you can pursue futher. 

In addition, I have some project ideas that I would be happy to discuss with you.

 

Timeline

Oct 14

Project Description

Outline goals and procedure

 

Oct 28

Progress Report

Background & Data

 

Nov 11

Progress Report

Analysis & Results

 

Nov 25

Paper

4-page paper

 

á             Introduction

á             Data/Observations

á             Analysis

á             Results

á             Conclusions

 

Dec 2,4

Presentations

10-min Powerpoint presentation

 

 

Submissions:  The progress reports and paper will be submitted using the drop box on Blackboard.