PHYS. 1090

3 hours; 3 creditsA biographical treatment of the life of Albert Einstein, with emphasis onthe scientific breakthoughs and struggles which formed his majorcontributions to modern science. His interactions with the other giantsof 20th century physics, both personal and intellectual. The evolutionof his political and social views, and how they paralleled that of hisscientific thinking. The impact of his image as the leading iconic symbolof 20th century science. (Not open to students who have completed Core Curriculum 3320.) 2017-2018 and 2018-2019: Satisfies PathwaysCollege Option requirement.Prerequisite: Junior standing

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