PHYS P20/3.0: Physicists in the Nuclear Age

This course is available to both Queen’s and non-Queen’s students. Non-Queen’s students (including interest students, visiting students, and new online degree students) must first apply for admission. The following course description is presented for informational purposes only and is subject to change.

Instructor

Dr. B. Castel  Learn more about the instructor...
Office: Queen’s Quarterly, 144 Barrie Street 
Phone: 613 - 533-2667 or by appointment
E-mail: castelb@queensu.ca

Course Description

This online physics course is for those interested in the impact of science on our century. Modern physics, especially nuclear physics, will be introduced by emphasizing the personalities, thoughts and writings of key scientists such as Bohr, Einstein and Rutherford and the ways in which they related to and shaped their political, scientific and social environments.

Enrolment is limited.

Course Objectives

The general aim of the course is to give you an appreciation for the adventure of science, from Newton to the 21^st century. Starting from an enterprise undertaken by a few isolated geniuses at the beginning of the 20^th century, it is now the most important industry of research and discovery.

The course will focus on the important personalities behind this scientific adventure as they go beyond the confines of the laboratory and influence the political, military, social, and economic transformations of our society.

 This adventure is not without personal intrigues, often reaching huge political and social dimensions and more often than not, guided by military objectives. How scientists have remained faithful to the level of integrity necessary for honest appraisal of their work will

Course Topics

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More information:

• Computer Requirements and Internet Access
• Moodle, Our Online Learning Environment 
• Academic Integrity
• Evaluation
• Suggested Time Commitment
• Required Material