Introduction to elementary probabilistic concepts by exploring ancient and modern games as they relate to decision making. Simple computations will aid the experimental component. Identical to MTH 212QR and STA 212QR. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites: MTH 105 or 107 or 109 or 113 or 130 or 132 or 133. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)

Introduction to special relativity, atomic structure, and elementary quantum theory; selected topics from major physics fields: Nuclear Physics, Atomic Physics, Solid State Physics, Particle Physics. Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites: PHY 146 or PHY 131; MTH 132. Recommended: MTH 133, PHY 277, CPS 190.

Modern physics experiments covering topics in quantum physics and relativity. Introduction to the techniques of electron and photon physics, and computational tools for data analysis. Pre/Co-requisite: PHY 247 and CPS 190.

Special topics not included in standard courses in physics. Course may be taken for credit more than once; total credit not to exceed six hours. Prerequisites: PHY 145, 175.

Laboratory experience using basic computational tools and techniques that are important in modern physics research. The course expands on physics concepts through numerical experimentation. Prerequisite: PHY 145. Pre/Co-requisite: MTH 133. Recommended: MTH 223.