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):
Hirsch, Andrew (coord) – Caffee, Marc – Lee, Kyoung-Soo
Email:
hirsch@purdue.edu | mcaffee@purdue.edu | soolee@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Fall 2015
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matter and Interactions Vol. 1 (Binder ready) | Chabay and Sherwood | 4th: Vol 1 | 9781118914526 | Wiley & Sons | Required | |
| Matter and Interactions, Vol. 1 4E WAPP 1 sem Set | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th: Vol 1 | 9781119091691 | Wiley & Sons | Required | Choose loose-leaf or paperback |
| i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstore) | Bedford/Freeman/Worth | Required | ||||
| Matter and Interactions, Vol. 1 4E Binder Ready Version WAPP 1 sem Set | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th | 9781119091721 | Wiley & Sons | Required | Choose one of the two textbooks |
| WebAssign Access REQUIRED (Purchase separately at the bookstore, if not included with textbook) | Required |
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