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):
Haugan, Mark (coord) – Csathy, Gabor – Peterson, John – Rokhinson, Leonid
Email:
haugan@purdue.edu | gcsathy@purdue.edu | peters11@purdue.edu | leonid@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Spring 2014
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matter & Interactions Vol 1 | Chabay & Sherwood | 3rd, | 9780470503454 | Wiley & Sons | Required | Choose Text Vol. 1 or Text with WebAssign |
| Matter & Interaction V1 Webassign 1s Set | Chabay & Sherwood | 3rd | 9780470597798 | Wiley & Sons | Required | Choose Text Vol. 1 or Text with WebAssign |
| Physics 172 Labs availale on the Phys 172 website | Spring 2014 | Required | ||||
| WebAssign | Required | https://www.webassign.net/purdue/login.html | ||||
| i>clicker | 0-7167-7939-0 (www.iclicker.com) | Macmillan MPS | Required |
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