PHYS 1117

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PHYS 1117
Concepts of Modern Physics

Course information provided by the 2016-2017 Catalog.

Intended for freshmen who plan to major in physics or a closely related field (i.e., applied and engineering physics or astronomy) and would like to learn about the concepts of modern physics early in their physics education. Possible topics of discussion are scientific methodology, symmetry and conservation laws, quantum theory, the unification of forces and matter in the Standard Mode including the Higgs Boson, and big-bang cosmology including Inflation, Dark Matter, Dark Energy and the recent observation of Gravitational Waves.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Corequisite: PHYS 1112 or PHYS 1116 or PHYS 2213 or PHYS 2217.

Permission Note Enrollment may be limited. For freshmen who plan to major in physics, applied and engineering physics, or astronomy.

When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  6253 PHYS 1117   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person