PHYS 202

MODERN PHYSICS

Credit Hours: 3 · Undergraduate Lower-Level

An introductory course in modern physics. Topics include special relativity, early quantum theory, quantum mechanics, atomic physics, statistical physics, nuclear and particle physics. The course is descriptive in nature with emphasis on phenomena rather than on calculations.

Prerequisites & course information

Short Title: MODERN PHYSICS Department: Physics and Astronomy Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level Prerequisite(s): ( PHYS 101 or PHYS 111 or PHYS 125 or PHYS 141 ) and ( PHYS 102 or PHYS 112 or PHYS 126 or PHYS 142 )

Sources

Course catalogue ↗2026–2027