Are you interested in learning about

The Elegant Universe

From Superstrings

to

the COSMOS?

then enroll in

PHYS 180 - Space, Time and Matter

Goals of this class:

1. The three revolutions in 20th century physics:
   • Einsteins Theory of Special Relativity.
   • Einsteins Theory of General Relativity.
   • Quantum Theory of Matter
2. Our current view of nature on the largest and smallest scales:
   • The Forces of Nature.
   • Our New Understanding of the Cosmos.
3. The challenges facing 21st century physics:
   • Dark Matter, Dark Energy and our ignorance of what 90% of the Universe consists of.
   • Fundamental Inconsistencies of our Present Theories.
   • Superstring Theory

Level: Descriptive, no math beyond high-school algebra

Readings will include:

“The Elegant Universe” by Brian Green
“Cosmology” by E. Harrison
“The New World of Mr. Tompkings” by G. Gamov and R. Stannard