PHY 232

Modern Physics w/lab

Grinnell College · UGRD · Fall 2026

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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.

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3 openSeats: 21/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:48 PM
Class #98047-PHY-232-01Fall 2026UGRD4 credits
3 available21 enrolled24 capacity0 waitlist
Days & times
Mo We Fr · 8:00 – 8:50 AM
Meeting dates
Aug 27 – Dec 18
Location
Noyce Science Ctr 1245
Instructor
Charles Cunningham

Section notes

Separate lab registration required. See PHY-232L.

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9 openSeats: 15/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:48 PM
Class #98048-PHY-232-02Fall 2026UGRD4 credits
9 available15 enrolled24 capacity0 waitlist
Days & times
Mo We Fr · 11:00 – 11:50 AM
Meeting dates
Aug 27 – Dec 18
Location
Noyce Science Ctr 1023
Instructor
Charlotte Christensen

Section notes

Separate lab registration required. See PHY-232L.

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