PHYS 214 :: Physics Illinois :: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

James Scholar Credit

Eligibility

To be eligible for James Scholar Honors credit, you must:

You are not eligible if you are still a James Scholar Nominee on that date.

Please note that the grades on these assignments DO NOT affect your overall 214 grade IN ANY WAY.

Choose a track

Please note, once you pick a track you cannot switch tracks!

Track A: Read the first three chapters from Richard Feynman's book QED and make connection with the topics we covered in class and compare and contrast the different approaches.

Track B: Read from articles (that we will provide) that discuss cutting-edge applications of quantum mechanics/optical phenomena. Here you will be asked to describe the particular application and address specific points that will be posted for each reading.

Track C: Develop a web app that demonstrates (correctly) some aspect of the course, such as phasors, wave functions, or tunneling. Write a 3-page essay explaining your implementation and how to use the app.

James Scholar assignments

The expected assignment length is 1.5 - 2 pages. One short page is not sufficient. It should be single-spaced, 12 point font (Times New Roman is preferred).

Turn in the three James Scholar assignments by the dates and times indicated next to each assignment (see below). The assignments will involve simple web-research, reading of articles or the book QED by Richard Feynman, and simple calculations. We hope you will find them thought-provoking, and that they give you a deeper appreciation for quantum phenomena and its implications/applications to some of the latest cutting edge research and technology.

Your assignments must be turned in electronically in PDF, TEXT, or Microsoft Word 2003 or later versions. Deposit each assignment https://my.physics.illinois.edu/courses/upload/ by the dates given below and must include your name and netid.

Paperwork

If you are already a James Scholar, you should complete an Honors Credit Learning Agreement form, get it signed, and submit it to your college office.

How do I get the form signed?

A word of advice

If you find that you do not have time to do the JS work, just don't do it. You will only lose your JS standing. If you do not maintain your academic integrity, you stand to lose a lot more (yes, we have caught JS cheaters and they have faced consequences). Plagiarism is a violation of university academic integrity policies.