Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Physics and Astronomy

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: MODERN PHYSICS ***** An introductory course in modern physics. Topics include special relativity, early quantum theory, quantum mechanics, atomic physics, statistical physics, nuclear and particle physics. The course is descriptive in nature with emphasis on phenomena rather than on calculations. ***** Prerequisite(s): PHYS 101 and 102 or equivalent. ***** Instructor(s): Miettinen