PHY3202 - Modern Physics

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Physics
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Pre-requisite(s)
(1) PHY1101 or AP1201/PHY1201 (2) AP1202/PHY1202 (3) AP1203/PHY1203 
Equivalent Course(s)
AP3202
Exclusive Courses:
AP3210/PHY3210
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2025/26

* 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

For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for the examination must be obtained.

 
Detailed Course Information

PHY3202.pdf