PHYS 005 - Advanced Topics in Modern Physics

    Recent Professors
    Doug Epperson
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    32 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PHYS 004B or PHYS 004C.
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course explores advanced topics in Modern Physics, emphasizing the fundamental principles of relativity and quantum mechanics. Topics to be covered include Special and General Relativity, the Bohr Atom, Quantum Mechanics, Schrodinger's Equation, the Hydrogen Atom, Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics, Solid-State Physics, and other selected topics in Modern Physics.
    Usually Held
    Fri 10:55am–2:05pm