PHY 316

Modern Physics

William Jewell College · UGRD · Fall 2026

1 section1 open now
Add to a schedule

Catalog description

A course in modern physics that includes introduction to special relativity, X-rays and spectra, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, atomic structure, and other topics of importance to modern physics and chemistry. An introduction to quantum mechanics includes applying Schrödinger’s theory of quantum physics to the hydrogen atom, multi- electron atoms, angular momentum quantization, optical excitations, molecular structure, and atomic and molecular spectroscopy. Prerequisite: PHY 214.

Sections

Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details

Updated 3 hours ago

C

10 openSeats: 5/15 seats Last recorded: Aug 7, 2026, 4:10 PM
Class #26FA-PHY-316-C-7Fall 2026UGRD4 credits
10 available5 enrolled15 capacity
Days & times
Mo We Fr · 9:45 – 10:50 AM
Meeting dates
Location
MARS 108
Instructor
Mary M Sherer
Details checked 3 hours agoSeats checked 3 hours ago
Class numbers and section codes come from the registrar.
Spot missing or incorrect course data?