PHYS 320
Fall 2025
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01
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Students will learn the basics of physics in curved spacetime and the use of tensors to describe physical quantities and laws. Geodesics in curved spacetimes and how space and time change in general relativity will be a particular focus. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: MATH222 AND PHYS215 OR PHYS313 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Gravity by James Hartle
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Examinations and Assignments:
1 midterm and 1 final exam (both take home exams). Weekly homework |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Paily,George Mathew Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 11 | GRAD: 2 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 5 | FR: 0 |
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