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):
Peterson, John (coord) – Csathy, Gabor – Wang, Fuqiang – Rokhinson, Leonid
Email:
peters11@purdue.edu -
gcsathy@purdue.edu -
fqwang@purdue.edu -
leonid@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Spring 2013
Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
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Matter & Interactions Vol 1 | Chabay & Sherwood | 3rd, | 9780470503454 | Wiley & Sons | Optional | |
Matter & Interaction V1 Webassign 1s Set | Chabay & Sherwood | 3rd | 9780470597798 | Wiley & Sons | Optional | |
Physics 172 Labs availale on the Phys 172 website | Spring 2013 | Optional | ||||
i>Clicker | 0-7167-7939-0 (www.iclicker.com) | Macmillan MPS | Optional | |||
WebAssign (Students have the option to purchase WebAssign on-line as soon as they register for the course) | Optional |
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