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):
Hirsch, Andrew (coord) - Durbin, Stephen - Wang, Fuqiang

Email:
hirsch@purdue.edu - durbin@purdue.edu - fqwang@purdue.edu

Textbook(s) for Fall 2011

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