PHYS 200 - Frontiers in Physics - Without Mathematics
This course is a non-mathematical introduction to cutting-edge physics. Topics may include quantum mechanics, Einstein’s theory of relativity, cosmology, and particle physics. Students investigate fundamental concepts in physics along with cutting-edge applications like quantum computing and biomedical imaging. Current physics publications and resources, as well as careers involving physics, are discussed.
Semester:
- Summer III (July 2 - August 12, 2026)
Instructor:
Please refer to the Course Outline below.
Program:
Undergraduate, 3 credits
Required Course Material Fee:
$72.09 CAD
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Prerequisite
Students registered in a Physics program may not take this course for credit towards their degree requirements.
Book:
Larry D. Kirkpatrick, Gregory E. Francis. (2019). Physics: A Conceptual World View (7th Edition). Cengage.
Registration Information:
Concordia students must register for this course in their Student Hub. It is strongly recommended that they consult Concordia's class schedule prior to enrolling in order to be aware of any registration restrictions (see the notes).
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COURSE OUTLINE
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