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PHY197H1F
Modern Physics For the Curious

not offered this year!

Official description

Have you wondered about the origin and workings of the natural world around us? Have you found physical science interesting but inaccessible because it was too full of math and jargon? Have you felt a pull to become more science-literate? If so, this seminar course is for you -- or for anyone interested in understanding more about the universe, including our planet, seen through the lens of modern physics. Ideas on the menu will include: particle physics, space and time, relativity, black holes, quantum physics, unification forces, string theory, and big bang cosmology. The intriguing story of these integrated phenomena unfolds over a wide distance and a long time.  Students from diverse academic backgrounds are warmly welcome.  Restricted to first-year students.  Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite
No prior experience with physical science will be required, but familiarity with Grade 10 mathematics will be assumed.
Co-requisite
n.a.
Exclusion
n.a.
Recommended preparation
n.a.
Textbook
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Breadth requirement
BR=5
Distribution requirement
DR=SCI
course title
PHY197H1F
session
fall
year of study
1st year
time and location