MSU PHY861 - Introduction to Beam Physics, is an interactive, web-based course part of VUBeam Program, MSU's Virtual University Beam Physics courses and degree programs. It consists of downloadable lecture notes, lecture audio and video, and interactive homework problems.

The course can be started at any time, subject to final approval by the lecturer. Upon registration, a username and password are issued that allow access to the system of the course. A participant has a total of one semester to complete the requirements for the course, including self study based on downloadable audio and video, and work on interactive homework problems. The course is subdivided into three segments.

Important Links

The following additional links are accessible only for registered participants with username and password.

News Bulletin/Discussion Board

Participants' Homepage

Lecture Notes

Lecture Schedule

WebCOSY

Registration and Credits

                             To register for the course, please visit http://vubeam.pa.msu.edu/register.html. Students that are enrolled as degree candidates, should also enroll through the regular MSU computer or telephone enrollment system

· All out of state degree candidates will receive scholarship support to reduce their tuition obligation to the same level as that paid by Michigan residents.

· Financial aid is available for students regularly enrolled at an accredited US university or foreign universities. For information, see http://vubeam.pa.msu.edu/register.html. 

· The Virtual University Beam Physics Tuition Fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis; for more information, see http://vubeam.pa.msu.edu/register.html.

· Teaching- or Research Assistantships during any period of residency at MSU are awarded on a competitive basis.

· Participants from the Big Ten Universities and the University of Chicago can formally register for the course through the CIC Traveling Scholars program.

Local Support

At various institutions participating in  the program, local support is provided by designated senior contact persons. Please contact us for details.