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):
AUSTIN, ROBERT | REBELLO, SANJAY | RITCHIE, KEN | GERBER, JEFFREY | NIE, LAIMEI
Email:
austin97@purdue.edu | rebellos@purdue.edu | kpritchi@purdue.edu | gerber48@purdue.edu | nlm@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Spring 2023
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matter and Interaction WileyPLUS/Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) Loose-leaf Book (Entire Book) | Chabay and Sherwood | 9781119462316 | Wiley and Sons | Required | If planning to take 2 semesters (PHYS 172/272). Entire book. Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook. | |
| iClicker | Required | Purchase at bookstore | ||||
| Matter and Interaction WileyPLUS/Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) Loose-leaf Vol. 1 | Chabay and Sherwood | 4th: Vol. 1 | 9781119462415 | Wiley and Sons | Required | Choose 1 of 3 textbook options.**This option is for 1 semester access to WileyPLUS, eText within WileyPLUS, and the Volume 1 Loose Leaf. |
| Matter and Interactions WileyPLUS/Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) | Chabay and Sherwood | 9781119352433 | Wiley and Sons | Required | Choose 1 of 3 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. |
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