Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
PHYS220
— Spring 2026
PHYS220: General Physics
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Offering:
Fall, Spring, and Summer, Class 3, Lab 2, cr. 4
Prerequisites:
College algebra and trigonometry
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Description:
Mechanics, heat, and sound, for students not specializing in physics.
Instructor(s):
NELSON, LUCIA | NOLTE, DAVID | REBELLO, CARINA | ROUTE, MATTHEW
Email:
lucian@purdue.edu | nolte@purdue.edu | rebelloc@purdue.edu | mroute@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Spring 2026
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Physics: Explore and Apply | Etkina, Gentile, Van Heuvelen | 2ND | 9780136781158 | Pearson | Required | |
| College Physics: Modified Mastering Physics w an e-book | Etkina, Gentile, Van Heuvelen | 2ND | 9780134665535 | Pearson | Required |
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