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Physics PHYCS 425. General Relativity Same as ASTR 425 and MATH 464. Systematic introduction to Einstein’s theory, with emphasis on modern coordinate-free methods of computation. Topics include: review of special relativity, modern differential geometry, foundations of general relativity, laws of physics in the presence of a gravitational field, linearized theory, experimental tests of gravitation theories. Prerequisite: PHYCS 326 and PHYCS 336, or consent of instructor. 4 hours or 1 unit. (Offered in alternate Fall semesters. ).