PHYS 146 - Particles and Cosmology: Big Bang, Black Holes, and the Higgs Boson

Institution:

University of Delaware

Subject:

Physics and Astronomy

Description:

Introductory course focusing on elementary particles, such as quarks, the fundamental forces of nature, and the early evolution of the Universe. Further topics are Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, Einstein's theory of relativity, basic concepts of Quantum Mechanics, Cosmic Rays, Neutrinos, and Dark Matter. The content will be presented mostly in a non-mathematical way. RESTRICTIONS: Requires high school algebra.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 01/17/2011 

Institution Website:

www.udel.edu/

Phone Number:

(302) 831-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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