Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
PHYS172: Modern Mechanics (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)
Offering:Summer, Fall, Spring, Credits 4
Prerequisites:Corequisite: MA 161. Authorized equivalent courses or consent of instructor may be used in satisfying course pre- and co-requisites.
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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):FISCHBACH, EPHRAIM / MUETERTHIES, MICHAEL
Email:ephraim@purdue.edu / mmuetert@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Summer 2018| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matter & Interaction with Wiley/PLUS/Blackboard Access Code (Includes online e-book) + Loose-leaf Vol 1. | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th: Vol 1 | 978-1119462415 | Wiley & Sons | Required | Textbook including WileyPLUS/Blackboard Access Code (Includes online e-book)+ Loose-leaf Vol 1. |
| Chabay 4th edition Wiley/PLUS/Blackboard Access Code (Includes online e-book) | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th: Vol 1 | 978-1119352433 | Wiley & Sons | Required | Wiley/PLUS/Blackboard Access Code (Includes online e-book) |
| Matter & Interaction Textbook including WileyPLUS/Blackboard Access Code (Includes online e-book) + Loose-leaf (Entire Book) | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th: Vol 1 & 2 | 978-1119462316 | Wiley & Sons | Required | Textbook including WileyPLUS/Blackboard Access Code (Includes online e-book)+ Loose-leaf Vol 1 & 2. |
| i>Clicker | Previous versions are acceptable | Required | ||||
| Physics 172 Labs available on the Phys 172 website | Required |
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