Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
PHYS234: Physics For Life Sciences II (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)
Offering:
Fall, Spring, Summer; 4 Credits
Prerequisites:
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Description:
Physics For Life Sciences II builds upon Physics For Life Sciences I and prerequisite knowledge in college level biology, chemistry, and mathematics to present introductory physics that will be useful for applying physical principles, insights, and problem solving approaches for students with life science majors. Content will feature the first and second laws of thermodynamics, entropy, the electric field, electric current, oscillations and waves, and optics.
Instructor(s):
NOLTE, DAVID D.
Email:
nolte@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Fall 2019
Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
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College Physics Loose Leaf VP AC MOD MSTRGPHYS PKG | Knight/Jones | 4th | 978-0135160121 | Pearson | Required | Loose leaf version; select one of the two options |
i>Clicker | Required | |||||
College Physics: A Strategic Approach Plus Mastering Physics with Pearson eText | Randall Knight, Brian Jones, Stuart Field | 4th | 978-0134724744 | Pearson | Required | Standalone Access Card -- for College Physics: A Strategic Approach 4e Select one of two options |
The MCAT Physics Book | Garrett Biehle | 978-1889057330 | Nova Press | Optional |
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