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PHYS272: Electric And Magnetic Interactions (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)

Offering:
Fall, Spring, and Summer, 4 Credits


Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: PHYS 172.
Corequisite: MA 162.
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Description:
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Calculus-based physics course using concepts of electric and magnetic fields and an atomic description of matter to describe polarization, fields produced by charge distributions, potential, electrical circuits, magnetic forces, induction, and related topics, leading to Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic radiation and an introduction to waves and interference. 3-D graphical simulations and numerical problem solving by computer are employed throughout.


Instructor(s):
SHIVARAM, NIRANJAN | CSATHY, GABOR


Email:
niranjan@purdue.edu | gcsathy@purdue.edu


Textbook(s) for Fall 2020

Title Author Edition ISBN Publisher Req/Opt Notes
Matter & Interaction WileyPLUS/D2L Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) + Loose-leaf Vol. 2 Chabay & Sherwood 4th; Vol. 2 978-1119462798 Wiley & Sons Required Includes access Code, on-line e-book and Loose-leaf Vol 2. "Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook" This option is for 1 semester access to WileyPLUS, eText within WileyPLUS, and the Volume 2 Loose Leaf.
Matter & Interaction WileyPLUS/D2L Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) + Loose-leaf Book (Entire Book) Chabay & Sherwood 4th 978-1119462316 Wiley & Sons Required Includes Vol 1 & 2 (entire book) Loose-leaf. "Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook". This option would be for someone who will be taking two semesters using this text. They have access to WileyPLUS , eBook within Wileyplus, and the complete Loose Leaf text.
Matter and Interactions WileyPLUS/D2L Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) Chabay & Sherwood 978-1119352433 Wiley & Sons Required Choose 1 of 3 book options This option is for access to WileyPLUS with eText within WP. If students take a second semester, they will NOT have to purchase again.
IOLab Accessory Pack for Electricity and Magnetism 978-1319396558 Macmillan Learning Required https://store.macmillanlearning.com/us/product/iOLab-Version-2.0/p/1464101469 PHYS 272 (ALL sections)iOLab Accessory Pack for Electricity and Magnetism Purchase Price: $10.99 ISBN:9781319396558Available at : https://store.macmillanlearning.com/us/product/iOLab-Version-2.0/p/1464101469 NOTE: Rentals are NOT available outside U.S. / Canada. You are not expected to purchase the iOLab if you are outside U.S./Canada. Your instructor will contact you with further information.
iOLab Kit 978-1319321185 Macmillan Learning Required PHYS 272 (ALL sections) iOLab Rent (4 months) Price : $54.99 ISBN:9781319321185 Available at : https://store.macmillanlearning.com/us/product/iOLab-Version-2.0/p/1464101469 NOTE: Rentals are NOT available outside U.S. / Canada. You are not expected to purchase the iOLab if you are outside U.S./Canada. Your instructor will contact you with further information.
iOLab Kit 9781319321185 Macmillan Learning Required PHYS 272 (ALL sections)iOLab Rent (4 months) Price : $54.99 ISBN:9781319321185 https://store.macmillanlearning.com/us/product/iOLab-Version-2.0/p/1464101469 NOTE: Rentals are NOT available outside U.S. / Canada. You are not expected to purchase the iOLab if you are outside U.S./Canada. Your instructor will contact you with further information.

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