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PHY 205 — EINSTEIN'S PECULIAR IDEAS (CUR-416)

PHY 205 — EINSTEIN'S PECULIAR IDEAS is a DePaul University catalog course in College of Science and Health. A conceptual treatment of Einstein's groundbreaking ideas about space, time, and the nature of reality. Topics covered include special relativity, Einstein's contributions to quantum physics, including his criticisms of its orthodox interpretation, and some aspects of his theory of gravity. Aspects of Einstein's thoughts on social issues will also be briefly discussed. MAT 120 or HON 180 or ( MAT 130 or above) or consent of instructor is a prerequisite for this course.

Summary 🟡 ✓

  • Resource type: course
  • College / school: Physics and Astrophysics
  • College/School: College of Science and Health
  • Curriculum section: Physics and Astrophysics
  • Catalog: PHY 205
  • Last Verified: 2026-07-01

Access (availability): 🟢 Green — open or routine · 🟡 Yellow — appointment or affiliation · 🔴 Red — restricted · ⚪/⚫ White/Black — not yet classified

Verification: ✓ confirmed · ~ likely · ? needs review · ✕ archived

Course access

  • Access: 🟡 Yellow — Needs an appointment or affiliation
  • Rationale: Catalog lists formal prerequisites, co-requisites, or program-status requirements.
  • Prerequisites:
  • Instructor permission or consent

Verification

Catalog description

A conceptual treatment of Einstein's groundbreaking ideas about space, time, and the nature of reality. Topics covered include special relativity, Einstein's contributions to quantum physics, including his criticisms of its orthodox interpretation, and some aspects of his theory of gravity. Aspects of Einstein's thoughts on social issues will also be briefly discussed. MAT 120 or HON 180 or ( MAT 130 or above) or consent of instructor is a prerequisite for this course.

Resource relevance

Quantum mechanics, quantum chemistry, or quantum information content in the official DePaul course catalog (thematic quantum audit, 2026-06-30).

Notes

Catalog course key: PHY 205.

Catalog context

  • Themes: quantum
  • Recent schedule: 2025-2026 Summer — TBA