MATH 271CIntroduction to Relativity
Mathematics · 4 units · Graduate courses (200-299)
Restricted theory of relativity. Extensions to general theory. Relativistic theory of gravitation.
When it runs
Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.
Requisites
Official UCLA wording
Prerequisites: course 271A, prior knowledge of mechanics.
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- MATH 271A
- prior knowledge of mechanics
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Requires
Everything that has to come before this course, not just the courses named in the requisite above.
Unlocks
What this course is a requisite for, and what those courses lead to in turn.
No course in the catalog lists this as a requisite.