PHY 7040 - Topics in the Philosophy of Physics

Credit Hour(s): 3

Course Description: The various overarching ideas in physics that give unity to the subject. Historical bases of these ideas are included. Topics include but are not limited to the experimental basis of physics, fundamental limits on measuring and of knowing, the physical nature of the cosmos, determinism, relativity, the quantum - continuum transition, the nature of space and time, entropy (H theorem) , Bell’s theorem, Liouville’s theorem.

Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

Course Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course Attributes: Instructor Approval Required
Grade Mode: Standard
Total number of hours course may be taken for credit: 9