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2016-2017 EIU Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHY 5160 - Modern Physics for Natural Science Teachers.


(2-1-3) An introduction to the principles of modern physics using the principles of relativity and quantum mechanics. Topics include special relativity, black body radiation, atomic, nuclear and quark physics, strong, weak, electromagnetic and electro-weak forces, grand unified theories, general relativity.

Prerequisites & Notes
General college physics and high school science teaching experience or permission of the department chair. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.

Credits: 3