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CEB558/PHY315
The course, Hands-On Science with Cosmic Rays, will be offered both as an undergraduate course (PHY315) and in the School for Professional Development(CEB558). It is based on MARIACHI technology and expands on the successful WISE 187 classes offered for the third time this year. It will offer the opportunity to develop and perform several experiments measuring properties of cosmic rays using our detectors.
An article about the course has been published in the November 2007 issue of Physics World.
The bulletin course description reads:
"Cosmic rays are a ubiquitous source of background radiation here on Earth, constantly replenishing short-lived radioactive materials (like Carbon 14) and perhaps providing the engine that has driven evolution over the ages. This seminar will provide an inquiry-based interactive opportunity to study the properties of cosmic rays using modern particle detectors and computers as an introduction to the scientific method, experimental techniques, and data analysis. Classes will integrate group discussions with hands-on investigation in small teams, and then joint brainstorming sessions to analyze and understand the data to suggest ways to improve the experimental measurements. Students will use computers to take and analyze data, to post their results, and to interact with each other and the course staff.
Intended for undergraduates, K-12 science and research teachers, and those interested in inquiry-based learning and the experimental method."
Welcome to the Course Resource Page
Students will be introduced to simple detectors which provide an electronic signal whenever a charged sub-atomic particle passes through it. Using a set of these detectors students then will make propose and then develop a series of measurements to help them understand the ever present shower of cosmic rays that reach us. Students will also be introduced to new ideas in computing, with the use of a "wiki" to record results, write reports, and interact with instructors and other students.
Participants
- Tom Tomaszewski :: Class Wiki Work
- Vincent Ungaro
- Karyn Waszmer
- Desiree DeFigueroa
- David Bradley Kenedy
- James Lever
- Harry Stuckey :: Class Wiki Work
- Gillian Winters ::: Class Wiki Work
- Tania Entwistle
- Joseph Coffey
- Mildred Faison :: Class Wiki Work
- Patrick Reilly
- Lena Lazareva
- Greg Smith
Instructors
Prof. Michael Marx, Professor and Associate Dean,
Melville Library Office: E3320 Phone: 632-6968 Tues, Thurs 11 - 12noon, Wed 3 - 4pm
Dr. Dima Vavilov, Ph.D. Co-Instructor Office: Physics D-110
Phone: 631-632-8295 (D-110), 631-632-8183 (NSL)
Zejie Zhang TA Light Engineering 204 Phone: 632-8424
Mr. Rich Lefferts – NSL Lab Manager VdG 007, 632-8169
Course Information
- Course Introduction
- Introduction to detectors and Data Acquisition system
- Course Syllabus and Calendar
- Course Equipment Manual
- Session3
- Session 4
- Session 5
Assignments
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 3
Assignment 4
Assignment 5
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