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):
GERBER, JEFFREY | AUSTIN, ROBERT | LOW-NAM, SHALINI | REBELLO, CARINA
Email:
slownam@purdue.edu | austin97@purdue.edu | rebelloc@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Spring 2022
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstore) | Required | |||||
| Matter and Interactions WileyPLUS/D2L Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) | Chabay & Sherwood | 978-1119352433 | Wiley & Sons | Required | "Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook". | |
| Matter & Interaction Wiley/PLUS/D2L Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) + Loose-leaf | Chabay & Sherwood | 978-1119462415 | Wiley & Sons | Required | Choose 1 of 3 options. | |
| Matter & Interaction WileyPLUS/D2L Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) + Loose-leaf Book (Entire Book) | Chabay & Sherwood | 978-1119462316 | Wiley & Sons | Required | If planning to take 2 semesters. Entire book. "Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook". |
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