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PHYS 270. Modern Physics

Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 007913

A course in modern physics, consisting of a discussion of the experimental basis for and fundamental principles of quantum physics, with applications to atomic structure and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: “C’” or better in PHYS 150  or PHYS 250 , or consent of the instructor.  Corequisite: MATH 237  and PHYS 270L .