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 (coord) – Pushkar, Yulia – Lee, Kyoung-Soo
Email:
hirsch@purdue.edu | ypushkar@purdue.edu | soolee@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Fall 2016
Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
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Matter and Interactions Binder Ready Version WAPP=WebAssign Plus Physics 1 Sem Set | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th | 978-1119091721 | Wiley & Sons | Required | "Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook". |
Matter and Interactions Binder ready Version full text WAPP=WebAssign Plus Physics for 2 sem set | Chabay and Sherwood | 4th | 9781119091677 | Wiley & Sons | Required | "Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook". Students planning to take Phys 272 may considering purchasing this text. |
Matter and Interactions Wiley E-Text registration card WAPP=WebAssign Plus Physics 2 sem Set (Permanent download) | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th | 9781119164371 | Wiley & Sons | Required | "Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook". Students planning to take Phys 272 may considering purchasing this text. |
WAPP=WebAssign Plus Physics | Required | May purchase separately, if not included in textbook | ||||
i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstore) | Bedford/Freeman/Worth | Required |
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