Modern Physics II
General
Prefix
PHYS
Course Number
329
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Special relativity, molecular bonding, quantum theory of solids, nuclear structure, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, elementary particles.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Describe the Special Theory of Relativity and solve problems using time dilation and space contraction.
Outcome
Understand the basic principles of the Physics of 2nd half of 20th century including but not limited to Atomic structure, Molecular structure, Solid State Physics, Nuclear Physics and Particle Physics.
Outcome
Describe the structure of the nucleus of an atom and describe and quantify nuclear decay.
Dependencies
Programs
PHYS329
is a
completion requirement
for: