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Research Practices and Academic Culture in Applied Sciences and Engineering
APPHY 290A

Course Information

Description

This course supports new PhD students in finding their research fit, building good research habits, and becoming a researcher. It consists of two 2-unit courses: 290a (spring of G1 year) focuses on adapting to a research group, developing strong reading and writing habits, and preparing students for teaching during their G2 year; 290b (fall of G2 year) focuses on oral communication and on preparing students for the qualifying exam. This course also develops other skills necessary for success in graduate school such as setting goals, peer feedback, research ethics, collaboration and teamwork, and negotiation.

Course Notes

This course is open and optional for all SEAS G1 PhD students outside CS (CS PhD students should take CS 2901/2902). This course can only count as a 'breadth course' towards SEAS PhD requirements.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 2
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Course Component Seminar
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Course Requirements Pre-requisite: Open to first year Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, or Engineering Sciences students only
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution None
Course Level Primarily for Graduate Students