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PHYSICS 191

Scientific Communication in Physics

UNITS:3
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:WIM

Development and practice of effective scientific communication in physics, including scientific publications, research proposals, science writing for a general audience, and effective communication of data. The course will involve extensive writing, reviewing, and revision, including responding effectively to critiques. Satisfies the WIM requirement for Physics and Engineering Physics majors. Intended for juniors and seniors.

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1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 27289
0 / 40 enrolled
DAYS:Monday, Wednesday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Drell, Persis
3units

PHYSICS 191: Scientific Communication in Physics

3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WIM

Development and practice of effective scientific communication in physics, including scientific publications, research proposals, science writing for a general audience, and effective communication of data. The course will involve extensive writing, reviewing, and revision, including responding effectively to critiques. Satisfies the WIM requirement for Physics and Engineering Physics majors. Intended for juniors and seniors.

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

  • Lecture — Monday Wednesday 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM — Drell, Persis (Undergrad)

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