• Thesis Proposal

    Students work in the laboratory of the Professor under whom they wish to conduct their thesis research. They undertake and write up preliminary resear...

  • Statistical Physics

    Matter can exist in many different phases. The aim of this course is to explain why, and how one phase can transform into another. Starting from the q...

  • Classical Electrodynamics

    A graduate course in analytical mechanics, covering the essential equations and their applications, to prepare for later courses in electrodynamics an...

  • Special Topics

    The course Special Topics will provide an opportunity for students to study topics concerning recent scientific breakthroughs, cutting edge research o...

  • Neurobiology of Learning and Memory I

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    The aim of this course is to engage students in thinking about and discussing fundamental issues in research on neural mechanisms of learning and memo...

  • Introduction to embodied cognitive science

    A student-centered introduction to the recent developments in embodied cognitive science. The course will be interactive with half of the classes focu...

  • Introduction to Real Analysis

    In most Calculus courses, we learned many useful computation techniques without further explanation of the concepts behind the tools. Real analysis,...

  • Microbial Evolution and Cell Biology

    Target Students The students should have a background in biology and biochemistry and be interested in learning more about single-celled organisms. A...

  • Coral Reef Ecology and Biology

    Among the most spectacular of all ecosystems, coral reefs form in the world’s tropical oceans through the action of animals and plants. They are the...

  • Nonlinear Waves: Theory and Simulations

    Many physical processes exhibit some form of nonlinear wave phenomena. However diverse they are (e.g. from engineering to finance), however small they...