The deepest ideas in physics explained for non-scientists,

without advanced math!

 

 

PHYS 1301 

IDEAS OF MODERN PHYSICS

Spring 2014

 

WARNING: THIS MATERIAL IS FROM A PREVIOUS SEMESTER FOR INFORMATION ONLY. Go to physics.smu.edu/courses to find current material.

 

Learn about things that go backwards in time or even stop time, that pass through walls or become invisible, about the beginning and end of the universe, how there is no force of gravity, no mass, no objective reality or absolute certainty in science.

·         Math pre-requirements: Arithmetic (no algebra or calculus).

·         Physics pre-requirements: None.

·         Language pre-requirement: A good command of academic English

·         Satisfies: Science requirement of the General Education Curriculum. Level I Pure & Applied Science Pillar and a Quantitative Reasoning Proficiency & Experience of the University Curriculum.

 

(The QR proficiency is taught through practical lab work; no advanced math is needed and all training in data analysis is provided on the course)

 

 

Why should you know about the ideas of modern physics?

 

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LECTURER:  Dr. Simon Dalley

 

Required Text:

 

Ideas of Modern Physics, by Simon Dalley (this book is only available from the SMU bookstore)

Kendall-Hunt (2013) ISBN 978-1-4652-2633-4

 

Laboratory Notebook: available for $4.00 at the first lab (cash only).

 

·         Lecture: MW 1:00-1:50 pm in 158 Fondren Science Building.

·         Laboratory Sessions: F 1:00-2:50 pm, 3:00-4:50 pm in 60 Fondren Science.

·         Office Hours: F 1:00 – 5:00 pm in 207 Fondren Science

·         Contact e-mail: <sdalley@physics.smu.edu>

 

WARNING: THIS MATERIAL IS FROM A PREVIOUS SEMESTER FOR INFORMATION ONLY. Go to physics.smu.edu/courses to find current material.

 

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INFORMATION

WARNING: THIS MATERIAL IS FROM A PREVIOUS SEMESTER FOR INFORMATION ONLY. Go to physics.smu.edu/courses to find current material.

 

·         Syllabus

·         Course Policies

·         Laboratories

·         Assignments

·         Essays: Good & bad examples; Mid-term Essay; Final Essay

·         Final Exam Questions

·         Extracurricular Activities, Disabilities, Religious Observances, and Attendance Policy

·         LINKS

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