2026-27

PHYS-43033 credit hours

Subatomic Physics

Physics · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Fall Only, Odd Year

Hard to catch. Runs in odd-numbered years only, next in 2027. Miss it and the following chance is 2029.

PHYS-4303 prerequisites

12 courses appear in this chain, up to 6 levels deep. 6 are needed whichever route you take: PHYS-1101 → PHYS-2105 → PHYS-2302L → PHYS-2106 → PHYS-2302 → PHYS-3301

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PHYS-2105Mathematical Physics I

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PHYS-1101Foundations of Physics

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Physics 40S

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Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

Applied Mathematics 40S

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MATH-1103Introduction to Calculus I

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Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

MATH-0042Mathematics Access IImin C

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A minimum grade of 65% in Pre-Calculus 30S

MATH-0041Mathematics Access Imin C+

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MATH-0040not in the 2026-27 calendar

MATH-1104Introduction to Calculus II

MATH-1103Introduction to Calculus Imin C

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MATH-1101not in the 2026-27 calendar

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MATH-1101not in the 2026-27 calendar

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MATH-1103Introduction to Calculus I

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MATH-1104Introduction to Calculus II

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PHYS-2106Mathematical Physics II

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PHYS-1101Foundations of Physics

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MATH-1101not in the 2026-27 calendar

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MATH-1103Introduction to Calculus I

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MATH-1104Introduction to Calculus II

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PHYS-2105Mathematical Physics I

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PHYS-3301Quantum Mechanics

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PHYS-2105Mathematical Physics I

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PHYS-2106Mathematical Physics II

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PHYS-2302Modern and Thermal Physics

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PHYS-1101Foundations of Physics

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MATH-1101not in the 2026-27 calendar

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MATH-1103Introduction to Calculus I

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MATH-1104Introduction to Calculus II

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PHYS-2302Lnot in the 2026-27 calendar

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Description

Students gain an understanding of introductory topics in nuclear and particle physics. They use special relativity and Feynman diagrams to describe particle decay rates and scattering cross sections, study the role of fundamental symmetries in particle physics, and learn the rules of Quantum Electrodynamics. If time allows, students also learn about the Strong and Weak nuclear forces, general gauge theories and neutrino oscillations.

Requisite courses

PHYS-2105 and PHYS-2106 [prerequisite(s)]; PHYS-3301 (must be taken previously or at the same time as this course).

Restrictions

Students may not hold credit for this course and PHYS-4301.

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.