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prelim [2019/01/11 00:16] – casey | prelim [2019/07/15 20:01] – [Past Prelims] deepthi | ||
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===== Advice ===== | ===== Advice ===== | ||
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* You can't take a prelim in both ISM (216) and Star Formation (Steve Stahler' | * You can't take a prelim in both ISM (216) and Star Formation (Steve Stahler' | ||
* Most seminars (250 classes) can't be used for prelims | * Most seminars (250 classes) can't be used for prelims | ||
- | * Physics courses generally can't be used for prelims, with possible exceptions | + | * Physics courses generally can't be used for prelims, with possible exceptions |
+ | * Starting in 2019, the undergrad course Astro C161 is sufficient background for the cosmology prelim. | ||
Prelim topics do not need to be topics that you plan to concentrate on in your thesis. | Prelim topics do not need to be topics that you plan to concentrate on in your thesis. | ||
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==== The Day Before ==== | ==== The Day Before ==== | ||
- | The day prior to your exam there are two things you should do: remind your committee | + | The day prior to your exam there are three things you should do: remind your committee, buy food, and ask Amber to put your folder together. Your committee members will likely not remember the exact date, time, and location of your prelim, so you can avoid a little confusion by sending them a subtle reminder email. |