PH 303 - Modern Physics - C

Institution:

University of South Alabama

Subject:

Physics

Description:

This course, with laboratory, surveys physics of the twentieth century. Topics covered include special relativity, wave-particle concepts, the Schroedinger equation and quantum theory of the hydrogen atom, atomic spectra and structure, molecular spectra, the solid state, nuclear structure, radioactivity, and elementary particles. The accompanying laboratory includes experimental investigations of important topics in the subject of Modern Physics. Computerized numerical and graphical analysis of data is extensively used in the laboratory. Laboratory reports are written with word processors and submitted in a format consistent with articles submitted to student research journals. Students must take PH 303L concurrently and pass the lab. The PH 303L grade is a component of the PH 303 course grade. Prerequisites: MA 125 and either PH 115 or 202. Corequisite: PH 303L.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.southalabama.edu

Phone Number:

(251) 460-6101

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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