Physics & Astronomy fall course lineup

Well, Fall registration begins soon. Need another science class? PH102 hasn't been so bad?

This is what we have for the fall:

Physics course descriptions, and Astronomy course descriptions.

Physics-wise, "Modern Physics" PH253 is something you can take right after 102 (if you have Calculus II), and has a very high "cool" factor. It will cover some similar topics as the last portion of PH102, so if you like the remaining portion of PH102, or liked "QED", you will probably like PH253. Our current description:

"Modern Physics" refers to the developments in physics beginning with the revolutionary work of Einstein, Planck, Bohr, and others. The basic principles of special relativity and quantum mechanics will be taught with illustrations drawn from reaction kinematics in high energy collisions, particle accelerators and medical imaging devices, atomic and molecular properties, and the electrical and thermal characteristics of liquids and solids. The course will conclude with a survey of what is currently known about nuclei and elementary particles and their role in cosmology and stellar evolution.

Astronomy-wise, AY101 has no prerequisites, and is just a lot of fun. Learn all about space and cosmic phenomena. A short description:

History of astronomy, the solar system, stars, galaxies, and the universe; recent discoveries about pulsars, black holes, and quasars will be discussed.