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Enriched Science and Math Program (MPC2) |
The object of the Student Presentation assignment is to gain experience in the delivery of a presentation on a scientific topic. In addition, the presentations introduce the class to a topic in science which might not be covered in lectures. They may also spark new interests in various, possibly interdisciplinary, fields of science. Each student is required to give a lecture on a separate topic, either chosen from a list of possible topics or a topic which is acceptable to the course instructors. Each presentation is to be a maximum of 15 minutes long (plus five minutes for questions). This includes the introduction and all explanations and demonstrations. Part of your presentation mark will depend on your ability to stay within the time limit and how well you use that time. A one page, pre-lecture handout is essential and the use of overheads and/or short demonstrations is encouraged as it will make it easier to communicate the ideas to the other students and it will reduce the time needed for the presentations. We will supply you with the necessary transparencies to make the overheads and can do the photocopying for you, if you get it to us early enough. One week after the lecture is presented, an essay covering the same material is required to be submitted. The text of the essay is to be an absolute maximum of 5 pages single spaced (10 pages double spaced). In addition to the text, you are encouraged to include any figures that may help in your explanations. A bibliography and/or list of references is required. Hand in two copies of your essay, one for each instructor. Remember that one of the purposes of the essay/presentation is to demonstrate that you know what you are writing/talking about; don't go in over your head. Attempt to present the lecture and write the essay in such a way that everyone will understand it, even if they have no prior knowledge of the topic. Student lecture material is fair game for the FINAL EXAM. Therefore, it is in everyone's best interest to attend all the lectures and to get a grasp of all the topics. This means that you should keep any handouts from the other students' presentations. You are encouraged to ask questions about any part of a lecture you don't understand (it may be important and other people probably do not understand it either). Below are some suggested topics. If you have another idea, check it out first with the course instructors. Once a student has selected a topic, it will be highlighted in red. Don't choose a topic that has already been selected. |
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The Microchip |
Molecular Symmetry and Structure |
Buckyballs and Buckytubes
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