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2013-2014 University Catalog

PHYS 346 - Quarks to Strings

Credits: 3 (NR)
An non-technical introduction to the Standard Model of Elementary Particles and String Theory, in the context of the philosophy of science. Conceptual mastery will be demonstrated through writing assignments rather than calculations.

Fulfills general education requirement in synthesis.

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 262

Notes: This course does not satisfy the PHYS elective requirement.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall