PHY-253 Modern Physics

The continuation of the General Physics sequence. Topics include relativity, photons, matter waves, introduction to quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, and other selected topics in modern physics.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

PHY-152 and MAT-273

Corequisite

MAT-274

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

2

Other Contact Hours

1

Department

• Science & Technology

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate ability to model problems related to Relativity and Quantum Physics
2. Demonstrate proficiency in problem solving methodology
3. Demonstrate proficiency in teamwork, including assessment of learning process
4. Demonstrate an ability to relate mathematics to physical reality and vice a versa
5. Estimate margins of errors in measurements and calculations
6. Assess limitations of what they know, and know how to seek further knowledge pertinent to the subject matter

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PHY 253: Modern Physics

Department

Science and Technology

Course Description

The continuation of the General Physics sequence. Topics include relativity, photons, matter waves, introduction to quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, and other selected topics in modern physics.

Credit Hours

4

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	2
Other	1

Grading Scheme

Letter

Prerequisites

PHY-152 and MAT-273

Corequisites

MAT-274

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate ability to model problems related to Relativity and Quantum Physics
2. Demonstrate proficiency in problem solving methodology
3. Demonstrate proficiency in teamwork, including assessment of learning process
4. Demonstrate an ability to relate mathematics to physical reality and vice a versa
5. Estimate margins of errors in measurements and calculations
6. Assess limitations of what they know, and know how to seek further knowledge pertinent to the subject matter