PHYS 146 - Particles and Cosmology: Big Bang, Black Holes, and the Higgs Boson

Credit(s): 3

PARTICLES & COSMOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Introductory course focusing on elementary particles, such as quarks, the fundamental forces of nature, and the early evolution of the Universe. Further topics are Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, Einstein’s theory of relativity, basic concepts of Quantum Mechanics, Cosmic Rays, Neutrinos, and Dark Matter. The content will be presented mostly in a non-mathematical way.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

RESTRICTIONS: Requires high school algebra.

University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept

General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically