Homework Assignments
All assignments have posted due dates and times, and extensions will not be granted except in extraordinary circumstances. Points will be deducted for assignments turned in after the posted deadline. Some assignments, as noted, will be eligible for additional rewrite points if they have been submitted by the deadline. An assignment matrix summarizes the course components and points for each assignment.
Scroll down the page for instructions for Colloquium Reports.
- Evaluating Titles Due
- Understanding a Paper Due
- Abstract and Title Due
- Proper Referencing Due
"Superconducting Proximity Effect in Topological Insulators" (MS Word) (PDF) - Explaining Physics Concepts to a General Audience Part A—Due Part B—Due
- Peer Reviews Due Review Criteria
- Evaluating Figures and Captions Montgomery Chapter Due
- Making Your Own Figures and Captions Due
- Short (5-min) Science Talk Draft Due; Final Slides Due
- Resume and Statement of Purpose Due
- Journal Club Presentation Present during class on
(note that this assignment consists of multiple parts, each having separate due dates)
Example of a Student JC Presentation
All homework assignments are due by 9:00 p.m. on the due date, unless otherwise indicated, and are to be emailed to phys496@physics.illinois.edu. Consult the instructions for individual assignments for exact deadlines and eligibility for rewrite points.
Colloquium Reports
In addition to the homework assignments shown above, students are required to attend four departmental colloquia or suitable special lectures (check with Professor Shelton on suitability of lectures other than Physics or Astronomy colloquia) of their choice during the semester and submit a written report of each.
The deadlines for receipt of colloquium reports are as follows:
Report #1—Due by 9:00 p.m., Friday, ; rewrites due by
Report #2—Due by 9:00 p.m., Friday, ; rewrites due by
Report #3—Due by 9:00 p.m., Friday, ; rewrites due by
Report #4—Due by 9:00 p.m., Friday, ; no rewrites will be accepted for this report
Late reports will be downgraded. No colloquium reports (initial or rewrites) will be accepted after December 10.
The reports are worth 50 points each. Reports should be emailed to Celia Elliott when complete. Early submissions will be gratefully accepted.
Colloquium report template