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PHY3202 - Modern Physics

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Physics
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Pre-requisite(s)
(1) PHY1101 Introductory Classical Mechanics or 
     AP1201/PHY1201 General Physics I or equivalent*
(2) AP1202/PHY1202 General Physics II or equivalent*
(3) AP1203/PHY1203 General Physics III or equivalent*
* This pre-requisite requirement is waived for Advanced Standing I students, Advanced Standing II students and GREAT students
Equivalent Course(s)
Exclusive Courses:
AP3210/PHY3210
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2023/24

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

Understand the development, concepts and principles of Physics starting from the beginning of the 20th century.  The two central areas are in relativity and quantum physics. Apply these concepts and principles to develop useful models of the atom, molecule, nucleus, and materials.  Appreciate the limitations of these models. Appreciate the importance of experimental data for testing and developing modern physics.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 2 hours
 
Detailed Course Information
PHY3202.pdf

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Department of Physics