PHYS4121W
PHYS 4121W - History of 20th-Century Physics (3 Cr.) Writing Intensive
School of Physics & Astronomy (11140)
TIOT - College of Science and Engineering
PHYS 4121W - History of 20th-Century Physics (3 Cr.) Writing Intensive
Course description
The transition from classical to modern physics (relativity, quantum) and its architects (from Planck and Einstein to Heisenberg and Schrödinger). The WWII bomb projects in the US and in Germany. Post-war developments (solid state, particle physics).
Prereq: calculus or permission from the instructor.
Prereq: calculus or permission from the instructor.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPN - Student Option No Audit
Lecture
Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:
00984
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
Yes
Typically offered term(s)
Periodic Spring