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PHYS 452 - Contemporary Physics: Problems and Principles

Credits: (4)

An introduction to twentieth century physics; relativity, quantum mechanics, the physics of solids, and fundamental particles. The lectures are in common with PHYS 451.

Note
Three hours lecture and two hour lab each week. The laboratory will include the quantitative aspects of the subject matter.

Not open to physics majors. Credit is not granted for both PHYS 451 and PHYS 452.

Requisites
Prerequisite: One year of college physics (PHYS 113 and 114 or equivalent), college algebra, and trigonometry.

When Offered
Spring

UGE course
Yes

K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences


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