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: