PHY 3101-001
Modern Physics
Fall 2007
Instructor: Prof. Hariharan
Srikanth aka Dr. Hari
Office: PHY 368A
Phone: 813-974-2467
E-mail: sharihar@mail.usf.edu
Office hours: Friday 11 to 12 and by appointment
Lectures: MWF: 12:00 to 12:50 in PHY 130
How does the universe work? This course will discuss some of the most important ideas in modern physics that originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and helps to address the universal question. Our journey begins with learning about objects moving very fast (nearly the speed of light), structure of matter made up of atoms, advances in quantum physics and culminates with a study of the atomic core itself: the nucleus.
Prerequisites: A good understanding of concepts, mathematical background and problem-solving strategies developed in calculus-based General Physics (PHY 2048 and PHY 2049)
Textbook & Syllabus: Modern Physics (Third Edition) by Serway, Moses, Moyer
Chapters 1
through 14
Note that some topics in these chapters may be skipped in lectures. Tests will be only on material taught in class.
Course materials will be posted on USF Blackboard and will be accessible to registered students