PHY 307 Modern Physics

This course is an introduction to the physics of the twentieth century. Topics include a study of the special theory of relativity, an introduction to the general theory of relativity, a survey of the experimental basis of quantum physics, and Schrödinger's quantum mechanics, as well as topics selected from atomic and molecular physics, solid-state physics, nuclear and elementary particle physics and cosmology.  Must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward the physics major and minor. Lecture only.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

MAT 260, PHY 201 or PHY 206 (with a grade "C" or better).

Distribution

(NS)

Offered

fall