Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
PHYS172H
— Fall 2015
PHYS172H: Modern Mechanics - Honors (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)
Offering:
Summer, Fall, Spring, Credits 4
Prerequisites:
Corequisite: MA 161.
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Description:
Advanced treatment of introductory calculus-based physics 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):
Haugan, Mark
Email:
haugan@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Fall 2015
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matter and Interaction Vol. 1 (Binder ready) | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th: Vol 1 | 9781119914526 | Wiley & Sons | Required | Choose either binder ready or paperback |
| WebAssign Access REQUIRED (Purchase separately at the bookstore, if not included with textbook) | Required | |||||
| Matter & Interaction (Paperback) | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th: Vol 1 | 978-1-118-91449-6 | Wiley & Sons | Required | Choose either loose-leaf or paperback |
| i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstore) | Bedford/Freeman/Worth | Required |
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