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Academic Year 2003/2004
Special Relativity
PHYS 215 FA
This calculus-based half-credit, half-semester introduction to Einstein's theory of special relativity promotes both a qualitative understanding of the subject and a quantitative problem-solving approach.
MAJOR READINGS
Texts such as:
E.F. Taylor and J.A. Wheeler, SPACETIME PHYSICS, 2nd. ed.
R. Baierlein, NEWTON TO EINSTEIN
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Weekly problem sets and in-class quizes.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This course, long with PHYS217, can provide an entry point into the Physics major for exceptionally well prepared students.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
.5
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Stewart,Brian A.
- Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM; Location: TBA
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: UNL)
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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