Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
PHYS172: Modern Mechanics
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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):
REBELLO, SANJAY | AUSTIN, ROBERT | ROUTE, MATTHEW | LIANG, QI-YU (GRACE)
Email:
rebellos@purdue.edu | austin97@purdue.edu | mroute@purdue.edu | liang381@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Fall 2024
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iClicker | Required | |||||
| Matter and Interaction WileyPLUS/Brightspace Access Code | Chabay and Sherwood | 9781119552796 | Wiley and Sons | Required | ||
| Matter and Interaction WileyPLUS/Brightspace Access Code (Includes downloadable e-book) Loose-leaf ( | Chabay and Sherwood | 9781119679677 | Wiley and Sons | Required | ||
| Matter and Interaction WileyPLUS/Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) Loose-leaf Book | Chabay and Sherwood | 9781119552819 | Wiley and Sons | Required | ||
| Matter and Interactions WileyPLUS/Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) | Chabay and Sherwood | 9781119679653 | Wiley and Sons | Required |
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