Each enrolled student is allowed to propose up to three topics and the corresponding titles as well as two preferred dates. This list should be sent to gothe@sc.edu by 8/26/22. The topics should not be strongly related to talks given previously by the student in any 730 course. All students are allowed to choose a topic that is either related to their research interests or a topic from the Nobel Prize list. All topics and dates will be assigned by 9/9/22, also to those who have not submitted a list with their preferences by then. Your presentation should follow the "Suggestions for Giving Talks" wherever you think that they are reasonable. You might also be stimulated by some TED Talks that are considered to be "The Best" or by "True Genius".
Learning outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should have improved her/his discussion, constructive criticism, and presentation skills.
No specific prerequisites.
| What? | When? | Where? |
| Presentations | F 1:00-2:30 pm | PSC 409 |
| Office Hours | T+TH 1:00-2:00 | PSC 704d |
| 1. Opening Meeting | General Discussion | Preparation | 8/19/22 |
| 2a. Takaaki Kajita | Discovery of Atmospheric Neutrino Oscillations | NP 2015 | 8/26/22 |
| 2b. James Beacham | How We Explore Unanswered Questions in Physics | TED Talk | 8/26/22 |
| 3a. Jean-Joseph Camille Benoit Jr | Complex Systems Theory | Research | 9/9/22 |
| 3b. James Beacham | How We Explore Unanswered Questions in Physics | TED Talk | 9/9/22 |
| 4a. James Cameron Walker | The Origin of Mass in Subatomic Particles | NP 2013 | 9/16/22 |
| 4b. Daniel Reece Hancock | Ways the Universe Could End | Research | 9/16/22 |
| 5a. Ananthavishnu Santhigiri Unni | Gravitational Waves | Research | 10/7/22 |
| 5b. Corey Allen McAllister | The Hubble Tension | Research | 10/7/22 |
| 6a. Karthik Gananath Putha | Neutron Stars | Research | 10/21/22 |
| 6b. K H P Nishadi Hasarangi Silva | CEBAF | Research | 10/21/22 |
| 7a. Jean-Joseph Camille Benoit Jr | Complex Systems Theory | Research | 10/28/22 |
| 7b. James Cameron Walker | The Origin of Mass in Subatomic Particles | NP 2013 | 10/28/22 |
| 8a. Daniel Reece Hancock | Ways the Universe Could End | Research | 11/4/22 |
| 8b. Ananthavishnu Santhigiri Unni | Gravitational Waves | Research | 11/4/22 |
| 9a. Karthik Gananath Putha | Neutron Stars | Research | 11/11/22 |
| 10a. K H P Nishadi Hasarangi Silva | CEBAF | Research | 11/18/22 |
| 10b. Corey Allen McAllister | The Hubble Tension | Research | 11/18/22 |
University Policies and Procedures
All Academic Affairs policies and procedures and the general policies and procedures defined in a variety of USC documents that are related to teaching apply to this course.
Attendance Policy Course attendance is mandatory. Unexcused absence is not allowed and will lower your course score, see USC's Attendance Policy . Absence from more than 10% of the scheduled class sessions will lead to a grade reduction of the same magnitude.
Academic Integrity The University of South Carolina has clearly articulated its policies governing academic integrity and students are encouraged to carefully review the policy on the Honor Code in the Carolina Community. Any deviation from these expectations will result in academic penalties as well as disciplinary action. The area of greatest potential risk for inadvertent academic dishonesty is plagiarism. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, paraphrasing or direct quotation of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgement.
Accommodating Disabilities Reasonable accommodations are available for students with a documented disability. If you have a disability and may need accommodations to fully participate in this class, contact the Office of Student Disability Services: Phone 777-6142, TDD 777-6744, Email sasds@mailbox.sc.edu, or stop by LeConte College Room 112A. All accommodations must be approved through the Office of Student Disability Services.