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):
Haugan, Mark P. (coord) – Hirsch, Andrew – Hung, Chen-Lung – Rebello, Carina
Email:
haugan@purdue.edu | hirsch@purdue.edu | clhung@purdue.edu | rebellos@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Spring 2016
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matter and Interactions Vol. 1 (Binder Ready) | Chabay and Sherwood | 4th: Vol 1 | 978-1118914526 | Wiley and Sons | Required | Choose 1 of the 3 textbooks |
| Matter and Interactions, Vol. 1 4E WAPP 1 sem Set | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th: Vol 1 | 978-1119091691 | Wiley & Sons | Required | Choose 1 of the 3 textbooks |
| Matter & Interaction Vol 1 4E Binder Ready Version WAPP 1 Sem Set | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th: Vol 1 | 978-1119091721 | Wiley & Sons | Required | Choose 1 of the 3 textbooks |
| i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstore) | 0-7167-7939-0 (www.iclicker.com) | Macmillan MPS | Required | |||
| WebAssign Access REQUIRED (Purchase separately at the bookstore, if not included with textbook) | Required | https://www.webassign.net/purdue/login.html |
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