Goucher College 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Dec 03, 2024  
Goucher College 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

PHY 220 - Modern Physics (4 Cr.)

(GEN. ED. #7 with PHY 280 ) (GEN. ED. #6 with PHY 230 )
An introductory course in non-classical physics for students who have completed calculus-based general physics. It is intended to introduce students to the frontiers of physics in a simple, comprehensible manner through discussions, problem solving, interactive computer simulations, and additional readings. Topics include basic ideas of quantum mechanics with experiments that revolutionized our understanding of nature and led to the development of new fields such as atomic and molecular physics, condensed matter physics, nuclear and elementary particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. Four hours lecture. Prerequisite: PHY 126  and concurrent enrollment in PHY 230 . Fall semester. Sugerman.