PHYS 205Introduction to Research in Physics
Introduction to current research opportunities at UCSC for graduate students. Topics include: elementary particle physics, condensed matter and solid state physics, high energy astrophysics, biophysics, and cosmology. Selected topics related to career development may also be included.
Enrollment is restricted to graduate students or by permission of instructor.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Wed 12:00pm–1:35pm | ISB 231 | D. M. Smith | Open 0/10 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | ISB 235 | D. M. Smith | Open 6/10 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Smith | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 75% | 52 |
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