Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
PHYS172: Modern Mechanics (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)
Offering:
Summer, Fall, Spring, Credits 4
Prerequisites:
Corequisite: MA 161.
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Description:
Introductory calculus-based physics course using fundamental interactions between atoms to describe Newtonian mechanics, conservation laws, energy quantization, entropy, the kinetic theory of gases, and related topics in mechanics and thermodynamics. Emphasis is on using only a few fundamental principles to describe physical phenomena extending from nuclei to galaxies. 3-D graphical simulations and numerical problem solving by computer are employed by the student from the very beginning.
Instructor(s):
HIRSCH, ANDREW. - CARLSON, ERICA - RITCHIE, KEN
Email:
hirsch@purdue.edu - ewcarlson@purdue.edu - kpritchie@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Fall 2010
Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
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Matter & Interactions w/WebAssign Set (Regular Book) | Chabay & Sherwood | 3rd, Vol. 1 w/WebAssign Set | 9780470597798 | Wiley & Sons | Optional | |
Matter & Interactions w/o WebAssign Set | Chabay & Sherwood | 3rd, Vol. 1 w/o WebAssign Set | 9780470503454 | Wiley & Sons | Optional | |
Matter & Interaction w/WebAssign Set (Binder Ready) | Chabay & Sherwood | 3rd, Vol. 1 w/WebAssign Set | 9780470624272 | Wiley & Sons | Optional | |
Physics 172 Laboratory Manual | Fall 2010 | Hayden-McNeil | Optional | |||
i>Clicker | Bedford/Freeman/Worth | Optional | ||||
WebAssign | www.webassign.net/purdue/login.html | Optional |
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