Final Projects

The subjects can either be selected from the list below can be recommended by the team (upon approval of the instructor)

Subjects are to be agreed on or assigned by Nov. 29

Written term reports are due by Dec. 12. The reports should be 3-4 pages (including references and figures). They should cover an overview of the topic while giving some aspects of it in detail. The reports should be made available (to the instructor) electronically (PDF and/or WORD format). They will be published on the course website.

An oral presentations ( maximum of 20 minutes) is expected on each subject.

There will be an additional 5 minutes for question and answer at the end of each presentation.

All students enrolled are required to attend every presentation by their fellow classmates and preferably participate in the discussions.

The presentations should be clear and understandable by all the students. Use equations sparingly (only if needed) and avoid crowded viewgraphs. Remember that you are responsible for making the class understand the topic. Do not try to cover to much material.

David Mermin (What is wrong with those talks?)

James Garland (Oral Advise)

Presentation Tips (UCD-Condensed Matter Journal Club)