PHY 2230 Introduction to Modern Physics

3 Hours

Prerequisites: MTH 1220 and either PHY 1120 , PHY 1620 , or PHY 1140 , or permission of the instructor.

This course introduces students to developments in physics since the 20th century. Topics include relativity, elementary quantum theory, statistical physics, basic atomic and nuclear physics, elementary particle physics, and cosmology. Quantitative and qualitative aspects of the subject will be developed using both analytical and computational techniques.