PHYS 6553

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PHYS 6553
General Relativity I

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

A comprehensive introduction to Einstein's theory of relativistic gravity. This course focuses on the formal structure of the theory.


Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 knowledge of special relativity and methods of dynamics at level of Classical Mechanics by Goldstein. Corequisites: None.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 6509

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8678 PHYS 6553   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Hartman, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Undergraduate students must take this course for a letter grade.
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