PHYS 007: Space-Time, Relativity, and Cosmology

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 383

Prerequisites: none

Description: A nontechnical presentation of the growth of modern science covering topics from Newton and gravitation, Kepler and the motion of celestial bodies, Einstein and relativity, and Planck and Bohr up to present theories on the origin and evolution of the universe. Explores the philosophical ideas, scientific method, historical settings, and intellectual impacts. Includes demonstrations and visual illustrations.

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Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 229/259 18/25 247/284
2024-25 125/259 16/25 141/284
2023-24 247/259 21/25 268/284
2022-23 207/220 207/220
2021-22 209/220 209/220
2020-21 156/160 156/160
2019-20 284/286 284/286
2018-19 274/288 274/288