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PHYS-2325: Seminar for Physics Majors

Description: Introduction to the field of physics and to the Physics Department. Overview of modern physics topics such as special relativity, quantum mechanics, condensed matter, nuclear, and particle physics. Presentation of research activities in the department. Also provides more in-depth discussion of and math preparation for topics in 2305-2306. For physics majors.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 1 credit

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: PHYS-2326

Corequisites: PHYS-2305

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 53

Average GPA: 3.61 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 71.66%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.05%

John H Simonetti202378.3%14.3%3.3%1.8%2.2%0.1%3.6525
Alma L Robinson202375.9%14.8%3.2%3.8%2.3%0.0%3.5822
Leo E Piilonen200768.3%22.3%4.2%3.3%1.9%0.0%3.494
Hans Robinson200970.0%26.4%2.7%0.9%0.0%0.0%3.652

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