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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):
CSATHY, GABOR | REBELLO, CARINA | BANERJEE, ARNAB


Email:
gcsathy@purdue.edu | rebelloc@purdue.edu | arnabb@purdue.edu


Textbook(s) for Spring 2021

Title Author Edition ISBN Publisher Req/Opt Notes
Matter and Interactions WileyPLUS/Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) Chabay & Sherwood 978-1119352433 Wiley & Sons Required "Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook". This option is for access to WileyPlus with eText within WP. If students take a second semester, they will not have to purchase again.
Matter & Interaction Wiley/PLUS/Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) + Loose-leaf Chabay & Sherwood 978-1119462415 Wiley & Sons Required Choose 1 of 3 options. This option is for 1 semester access to WileyPlus, eText within WP, and the Volume 1 Loose Leaf
Matter & Interaction WileyPLUS/Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) + Loose-leaf Book (Entire Book) Chabay & Sherwood 978-1119462316 Wiley & Sons Required If planning to take 2 semesters (172/272). Entire book. "Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook".
IO Lab Kit 2.0 version 978-1319321185 Macmillan Learning Required PHYS 172 (all sections) iOLab Rent (4 months) Price: $54.99 ISBN: 9781319321185 Available at: https:store.macmillanlearning.com/us/product/iOLab-Version 2.0/p/1464101469 NOTE: Rentals are NOT available outside U.S./Canada. You are not expected to purchase the iOLab if you are outside the U.S./Canada. Your Instructor will contact you with further information.

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