PHY 232
Modern Physics w/lab
Grinnell College · UGRD · Fall 2026
2 sections2 open now
Catalog description
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 PMClass #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 PMClass #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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