Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
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):
DURBIN, STEPHEN M.
Email:
durbin@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Fall 2022
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matter & Interaction Wiley PLUS/D2L Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) + Loose-leaf Book (Entire Book) | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th | 978-1119552796 | Wiley & Sons | Required | This is an E-book version of the FULL (Vol 1 + 2) Chabay text with a 2 semester homework access code. "Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook". |
| Matter and Interactions WileyPLUS/D2L Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) | Chabay & Sherwood | 978-1119679653 | Wiley & Sons | Required | Choose 1 of 3 options. | |
| i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstore) | Bedford/Freeman/Worth | Required | ||||
| Matter & Interaction WileyPLUS/D2L Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) + Loose-leaf Vol. 1 | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th: Vol. 1 | 978-1119679677 | Wiley & Sons | Required | Choose 1 of 3 textbook options. |
| i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstore) | Bedford/Freeman/Worth | Required |
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