Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
PHYS521
— Fall 2019
PHYS521: Survey of Classical Physics (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)
Offering:
Fall, Cr. 3
Prerequisites:
None
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Description:
This course is intended for first-year graduate students
in the Department of Physics. It provides an intensive problem solving
environment encompassing a broad survey of major topics in classical
mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermal physics. The primary
objective is to prepare beginning graduate students for continuing on
to higher level of work in the physics graduate program.
Instructor(s):
KOLTICK, DAVID S
Email:
koltick@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Fall 2019
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Electrodynamics | David J. Griffiths | 4th; (Oct. 6, 2012) | 978-0321856562 | Pearson Higher Ed | Optional | |
| An Introduction to Thermal Physics | Daniel V. Schroeder | 1st | 978-0201380279 | Pearson Higher Ed | Optional | |
| Introduction to Classical Mechanics With Problems and Solutions | David Morin | 1 Ed. (Feb., 2008) | 978-0521876223 | Cambridge University Press | Optional | |
| Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics | F. Reif | 978-1577666127 | Waveland Pr Inc | Optional |
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