What Topics Are Covered in a 300 Level Modern Physics Class?

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A 300-level modern physics class typically covers fundamental concepts in quantum mechanics, special relativity, nuclear physics, and astrophysics. Core topics often include the particle nature of light, matter waves, the time-independent Schrödinger equation, and quantum tunneling. The specific curriculum can vary significantly between institutions, influenced by the availability of related courses and the textbooks used, such as Tipler's Modern Physics and Serway/Moses/Moyer. Overall, the course aims to deepen understanding of modern physics principles beyond introductory levels.
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What topics are typically covered in a 300 level modern physics class?
 
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When I took the course, we covered basic quantum (what you'd get from a chemistry course, plus a little more), semiconductors, special relativity, nuclear physics, and astrophysics. Touched on a few other smaller topics, but those were the main ones. We used Tipler's Modern Physics book.
 
When I took it, we covered chapters 3-8 in Serway/Moses/Moyer

That included the particle nature of light, matter waves, the time-independent 1 dimensional Schrodinger equation, and tunneling.
 
The content will vary a lot school by school because a lot of the content depends on what other classes are offered or required.
 

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