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):
PHILLABAUM, BEN - BOOMSMA, ERIC
Email:
bphillab@purdue.edu - eboomsma@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Summer 2010
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Physics 172 Laboratory Manual | Spring 2010 | 978-0-7380-3669-4 | Hayden-McNeil | Optional | ||
| WebAssign | www.webassign.net/purdue/login.html | Optional | ||||
| i>Clicker | Previous versions are acceptable | 0-7167-7939-0 (www.iclicker.com) | Macmillan MPS | Optional | ||
| Supplies: 1 dry erase marker; color(optional) | Optional |
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