PHY 232 - Modern Physics

4 credits (Fall)

An introduction to nonclassical physics, focusing on the physics of the very fast (special relativity), the very small (quantum mechanics), and the very many statistical mechanics). Emphasis is on the fundamental physics principles and their applications to atomic, nuclear, and solid-state models. Three classes, one laboratory each week.

Prerequisite: PHY 131 and PHY 132, with grades S,C, or better. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MAT 215 with grade S,C, or better when used as a prerequisite.
Instructor: Burson, Cunningham