PHYS 215
Spring 2021
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01
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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. |
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| Credit: .5 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 - 3rd Quarter |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
David Morin, SPECIAL RELATIVITY FOR THE ENTHUSIASTIC BEGINNER
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Examinations and Assignments:
Problem sets and quizzes |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course, along with PHYS 217, may provide an entry point into the Physics Major for students placing out of PHYS 113. Students are advised that they should have had physics with calculus in order to be adequately prepared for this course. |
| Instructor(s): Morgan,Thomas J. Times: ...W.F. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 6 | FR: 5 |
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