PHIL OF 20TH CENTURY PHYSICS   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Titusville Campus Catalog
   

HPS 1612 - PHIL OF 20TH CENTURY PHYSICS


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An examination of the fascinating philosophical problems to which modern physical theories have given rise. No previous formal training in physics or mathematics will be presupposed, since the basic physical ideas needed will be introduced largely qualitatively with an emphasis on concepts rather than equations. Topics will vary from year to year with instructor, but center around classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and relativity theory.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis


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