The "Topics in . . ." courses are relatively recent additions to our curriculum. They provide opportunities for students to work more directly with faculty, because enrollment is limited to 15 positions each semester. The "Topics in . . . " courses also allow students to obtain information in specialty areas that goes well beyond that presented in even the upper-division requirements. Also, faculty presenting each topics course are currently active in research in the area. This gives students not only the most up-to-date information, but also a chance to see first-hand the enthusiasm, diligence and hard work required for laboratory investigation. Table 3 lists the "Topics..." courses and shows when they are offered.

Students must have successfully completed PSL431 and PSL432 to be eligible to enroll in any "Topics in . . . " course. Because two of these courses are required for graduation and because of their limited class size, it's a good idea to plan enrollment well ahead of time.

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