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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):
Niffenegger, Kelsie (coord) – Heim, Jordan – Mithcell, Zachary


Email:
kniffene@purdue.edu | jheim@purdue.edu | mitchelz@purdue.edu


Textbook(s) for Summer 2014

Title Author Edition ISBN Publisher Req/Opt Notes
Matter & Interactions Vol 1 Chabay & Sherwood 3rd 9780470503454 Wiley & Sons Required
Physics 172 Labs availale on the Phys 172 website Summer 2014 Required
WebAssign www.webassign.net/purdue/login.html Required
i>Clicker Previous versions are acceptable 0-7167-7939-0 (www.iclicker.com) Macmillan MPS Optional

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