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2026-2027 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2026-2027 Catalog & Student Handbook

PHYS 2330 - Modern Physics

3 sem hrs cr

This course is intended for anyone pursuing a degree in physics. Subjects covered include introduction to the fundamental principles of modern physics (special relativity and quantum mechanics) and their application to atomic physics.  Prerequisite: Completion of PHYS 2120  and MATH 1920 , both with a grade of “C” or better

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT


Master Course Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to…

  • understand the difference between classical and modern physics.
  • understand the fundamentals of special relativity.
  • understand the fundamentals of quantum mechanics.