PHY 232Modern Physics w/lab

Grinnell College · 4 credits · UGRD

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An introduction to nonclassical physics, focusing on the physics of the very fast (special relativity), the very small (quantum mechanics), and the very many (statistical mechanics). Emphasis is on the fundamental physics principles and their applications to atomic, nuclear, and solid-state models. Three classes, one laboratory each week. Prerequisite: Physics 131-132 and concurrent registration in Mathematics 215. BURSON, CUNNINGHAM.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 2 sections

Aug 27 – Dec 18

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
01Class #98047-PHY-232-01	Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Noyce Science Ctr 1245 (Lecture)	Noyce Science Ctr 1245	Charles Cunningham
01 notes: Separate lab registration required. See PHY-232L.
02