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prelim [2019/01/10 23:05] – Update about prelimming with Astro C161 or Physics 229 for Cosmology mayo | prelim [2019/07/15 20:01] – [Past Prelims] deepthi | ||
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- The student must pass all three areas in order to pass the Examination. A pass is equivalent to the level of performance meriting a " | - The student must pass all three areas in order to pass the Examination. A pass is equivalent to the level of performance meriting a " | ||
- The student selects one member of the committee to serve as the Chair of the Committee. This Chairperson is responsible for timing the examination and any necessary paperwork following the examination. The student selects the order in which the topics are examined. | - The student selects one member of the committee to serve as the Chair of the Committee. This Chairperson is responsible for timing the examination and any necessary paperwork following the examination. The student selects the order in which the topics are examined. | ||
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+ | NOTE: The faculty are modifying the embargo policy. Not set in stone yet (as of 1/19) but the embargo is tentatively going to be a year. | ||
The Student Affairs Officer maintains a comprehensive list of all topics and questions asked during the preliminary examination. Typically, each topic is alotted 40 minutes of questions for a total of two hours. | The Student Affairs Officer maintains a comprehensive list of all topics and questions asked during the preliminary examination. Typically, each topic is alotted 40 minutes of questions for a total of two hours. | ||
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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. |