Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
PHYS214
— Spring 2026
PHYS214: The Nature of Physics
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Offering:
Fall,Spring, Class 3, cr. 3
Prerequisites:
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Description:
Development of basic concepts and theories in physics; a terminal survey course designed for non-science majors.
Instructor(s):
AUSTIN, ROBERT
Email:
austin97@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Spring 2026
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics of everyday Phenomena Connect | W. Thomas Griffith, Juliet Wain Brosing | 10th | McGraw Hill | Required | ||
| The Physics of Everyday Phenomena | W. Thomas Griffith, Juliet Wain Brosing | 9781260718935 | Required |
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