PHYS 180. Space, Time and Matter.
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PHYS 180
Space, Time and Matter.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Physics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A nonmathematical, conceptual look at physics, beginning with the idea of space and time, continuing with the historical development of Newtonian mechanics of celestial motion, electricity and magnetism, ether and light, Einstein's special and general theories of relativity, quantum mechanics, matter and antimatter, cosmology and the big bang.
- Fall
- 3 hours lectures
- Restrictions: Not open to students in a Physics program. Not open to students who have taken PHYS 200.
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