PHY-233 - Modern Physics 3

3 credits

A calculus-based, rigorous physics elective for engineering and science transfer majors. It is the optional continuation of a required two-semester sequence [PHY-231, PHY-232] for engineering transfer students. Topics include geometric and wave optics, quantum theory and special relativity. Fundamentals of nuclear and particle physics will be discussed. Includes a three-hour laboratory each week. Honors component with permission of instructor.

Prerequisite(s): PHY-231 with a grade of C-or better and ENG-095 or placement at ENG-101.

Corequisite(s): PHY 233L, MAT-132, and PHY-232 (can be taken simultaneously with permission of instructor)

Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.

Course previously known as: PHYS-332