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):
ARNOLD, IAN
Email:
iarnold@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Spring 2021
Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
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College Physics: A Strategic Approach Plus Mastering Physics with Pearson eText | Randall Knight, Brian Jones, Stuart Field | 4th | 9780134724744 | Pearson | Required | This is one of two options. |
College Physics: A Strategic Approach Plus Mastering Package (Loose Leaf) | Randall Knight, Brian Jones and Stuart Field | 4 | 9780135160121 | Pearson | Required | This is one of two options |
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