Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
PHYS172H
— Fall 2012
PHYS172H: Modern Mechanics - Honors (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)
Offering:
Summer, Fall, Spring, Credits 4
Prerequisites:
Corequisite: MA 161.
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Description:
Advanced treatment of introductory calculus-based physics 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):
Barnes, Virgil E.
Email:
barnes@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Fall 2012
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matter & Interactions Vol 1 | Chabay & Sherwood | 3rd | 9780470503454 | Wiley & Sons | Optional | |
| Matter & Interaction V1 Webassign 1s Set | Chabay & Sherwood | 3rd | 9780470597798 | Wiley & Sons | Optional | |
| Physics 172H Lab will be on-line | Fall 2012 | Optional | ||||
| i>Clicker | Bedford/Freeman/Worth | Optional | ||||
| WebAssign | www.webassign.net/purdue/login.html | Optional |
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