Textbooks
Spring 2019
The following textbooks have been finalized for
Spring 2019.
More courses will be posted as soon as the information is available.
ASTR 264
( ASTR26400) - Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and GalaxiesInstructor: LANG, RAFAEL
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modified MasteringAstronomy New Design with eText for the Cosmic Perspective for Purdue University -- Standalone Access Card, 1/e | 978-1323775097 | ALL | ||||
| Labs Available on Blackboard Learn | ALL |
ASTR 364
( ASTR36400) - Intermediate Astronomy IIInstructor: LEE, KYOUNG-SOO
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrophysics in a Nutshell | Dan Maoz | 2nd | 978-0691164793 | Princeton University Press | ALL |
ASTR 560
( ASTR56000) - Stellar EvolutionInstructor: PETERSON, JOHN
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Physics of Stars | A.C. Phillips | 2nd; (May 4, 1999) | 978-0471987987 | Wiley & Sons | ALL |
ASTR 562
( ASTR56200) - Introduction to High Energy AstrophysicsInstructor: LYUTIKOV, MAXIM
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to High-Energy Astrophysics (Reprint) | Rosswog & Bruggen | Reprint: (March 3, 2011) | 978-0521674423 | Cambridge University Press | ALL | |
| High-Energy Astrophysics (Princeton Series in Astrophysics) Paperback | Fulvio Melia | February 15, 2009 | 978-0691140292 | Princeton University Press | ALL | |
| Foundations of High-Energy Astrophsics (Theoretical Astrophysics) | Mario Vietro | (April 1, 2008) | 978-0226855691 | University of Chicago Press | ALL |
ASTR 563
( ASTR56300) - Astroparticle PhysicsInstructor: LISTER, MATT
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particle Astrophysics | D. H. Perkins | 2nd; (February 4, 2009) | 978-0199545469 | Oxford Press | ALL |
PHYS 172
( PHYS17200) - Modern MechanicsInstructor: REBELLO, SANJAY, REBELLO, CARINA
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matter and Interactions WileyPLUS/Blackboard Access Code (Includes online e-book) | Chabay & Sherwood | 978-1119352433 | Wiley & Sons | ALL | "Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook". | |
| Matter & Interaction Wiley/PLUS/Blackboard Access Code (Includes online e-book) + Loose-leaf | Chabay & Sherwood | 978-1119462415 | Wiley & Sons | ALL | Choose 1 of 3 options. | |
| Matter & Interaction WileyPLUS/Blackboard Access Code (Includes online e-book) + Loose-leaf Book (Entire Book) | Chabay & Sherwood | 978-1119462316 | Wiley & Sons | ALL | If planning to take 2 semesters. Entire book. "Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook". | |
| i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstore) | ALL |
PHYS 172D
( PHYS17200) - Modern Mechanics (Distance Learning)Instructor: REBELLO, SANJAY, REBELLO, CARINA
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matter & Interaction WileyPLUS/Blackboard Access Code | Chabay & Sherwood | 978-1118914496 | Wiley & Sons | ALL | ||
| IOLab Kit | Macmillan MPS | ALL |
PHYS 172SCALEUP
( PHYS172IMP) - Modern Mechanics (Scale-up)Instructor: HIRSCH, ANDREW
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matter & Interaction (Expert TA) | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th | 978-1118914496 | Wiley & Sons | ALL | This is for the Phys 172-ScaleUp Course, only. Will need (Expert TA). Purchase on-line. Any questions, please contact the instructor, Prof. Hirsch. Phys 172 mail -ScaleUp Course does NOT use WileyPlus. |
PHYS 214
( PHYS21400) - The Nature of PhysicsInstructor: XIE, WEI
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Physics of Everyday Phenomena | W. Thomas Griffiths | 8th, Vol. 1 | 978-0073513904 | McGraw-Hill | ALL | |
| i>Clicker | Bedford/Freeman/Worth | ALL |
PHYS 215
( PHYS21500) - Physics For Elementary EducationInstructor: REBELLO, SANJAY
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Assigned Text | ALL | Labs are available on the Phys 215 Blackboard Website | ||||
| i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstores) | Macmillan MPS | ALL |
PHYS 220
( PHYS22000) - General PhysicsInstructor: MILISAVLJEVIC, DANNY
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Physics-Modified Mastering Physics with an eBook | Etkina, Gentile, Van Heuvelen | 2nd | 9780134665535 | Pearson Custom Publishing | ALL | Modified Mastering Physics with an eBook and can be used by students who will then take 221. |
| College Phys, Vol. 1 + Modified Mastering Physics | Etkina, Gentile, Van Heuvelen | 2nd | 9780135243275 | Pearson Custom Publishing | ALL | Modified Mastering Physics Vol. 1. |
| College Physics (Loose-leaf with Modified Mastering in Physics) | Etkina, Gentile, Van Heuvelen | 2nd | 978-0135194355 | Pearson Custom Publishing | ALL | Full loose-leaf textbook with the Modified Mastering Physics and can be used by students who will then take 221. |
| Physics 21800/22000 Laboratory Manual | Andrzej (Andrew) Lewicki | 2018/2019 | LAD Custom Publishing | ALL | ||
| i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstore) | ALL |
PHYS 221
( PHYS22100) - General PhysicsInstructor: JUNG, ANDREAS
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Physics (Modified Mastering Physics with an eBook) | Etkina, Gentile, Van Heuvelen | 2nd | 978-0135194355 | Pearson | ALL | Modified Mastering Physics with an eBook |
| College Physics: Vol 2 | Etkina, Gentile, Van Heuvelen | 2nd | 9780134862910 | Pearson Custom Publishing | ALL | Volume 2 only |
| Physics 21900/22100/25200 Laboratory Manual | Andrzej Lewicki | 2018/2019 | LAD Custom Publishing | ALL |
PHYS 233
( PHYS23300) - Physics For Life Sciences IInstructor: SAVIKHIN, SERGEI
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstore) | ALL |
PHYS 234
( PHYS23400) - Physics For Life Sciences IIInstructor: IYER-BISWAS, SRIVIDYA
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstore) | ALL |
PHYS 241
( PHYS24100) - Electricity and OpticsInstructor: PYRAK-NOLTE, LAURA
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers | P. Tipler and G. Mosca | 6th Volume 2 | 1429284587 | Bedford/ Freeman/ Worth | ALL | Textbooks are available and can be ordered through University Bookstore (765-743-9618) or Follett's bookstore (765-743-9642). Older or used editions acceptable as all homework is on CHIP. |
| i>Clicker | 978-1498601634 | Macmillan MPS | ALL |
PHYS 241D
( PHYS24100) - Electricity and OpticsInstructor: Pyrak-Nolte, Laura
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers | P. Tipler and G. Mosca | 6th Volume 2 | 1429284587 | Bedford/ Freeman/ Worth | ALL | Textbooks are available and can be ordered through University Bookstore (765-743-9618) or Follett's bookstore (765-743-9642). Older or used editions acceptable as all homework is on CHIP. |
PHYS 252
( PHYS25200) - Electricity and Optics LaboratoryInstructor: LEWICKI, ANDREW
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics 22100/25200 Laboratory Manual | Andrzei (Andrew) Lewicki | 2018/2019 | LAD Custom Publishing | ALL |
PHYS 272
( PHYS27200) - Electric And Magnetic InteractionsInstructor: Wang, Fuqiang
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matter & Interaction WileyPLUS/D2L Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) + Loose-leaf Vol. 2 | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th; Vol. 2 | 978-1119462798 | Wiley & Sons | ALL | Includes access Code, on-line e-book and Loose-leaf Vol 2. "Choose 1 of 2 options for textbook" |
| Matter & Interaction WileyPLUS/D2L Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) + Loose-leaf Book (Entire Book) | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th | 9781119462316 | Wiley & Sons | ALL | Includes Vol 1 & 2 (entire book) Loose-leaf. "Choose 1 of 2 options for textbook". |
| i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstore) | Bedford/Freeman/Worth | ALL |
PHYS 272H
( PHYS27200) - Electric And Magnetic Interactions - HonorsInstructor: NAKANISHI, HISAO
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matter & Interaction WileyPLUS/Blackboard Access Code (Includes online ebook + loose-leaf) Vol. 2 | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th: Vol 2 | 978-1119462798 | Wiley & Sons | ALL | Includes access code, online ebook and loose-leaf Vol. 2 Choose 1 of 2 options for textbook |
| Matter and Interactions WileyPLUS/Blackboard Access Code (Includes online e-book) + loose-leaf book (Entire book) | Chabay & Sherwood | 978-1119462316 | Wiley & Sons | ALL | Includes Vol 1 & 2 (entire book) Loose-leaf. "Choose 1 of 2 options for textbook". | |
| i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstore) | Bedford/Freeman/Worth | ALL |
PHYS 307
( PHYS30700) - Mathematical Methods Of Physics IIInstructor: KAUFMANN, BIRGIT
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Training in Mathematics | R. Shankar | 1st; (April 30, 1995) | 978-0306450365 | Springer | ALL |
PHYS 340
( PHYS34000) - Modern Physics Laboratory (was 342L)Instructor: DURBIN, STEVE
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics 340 Labs available on the Phys 340 website | ALL | |||||
| Scientific Bindery Notebook | ALL |
PHYS 342
( PHYS34200) - Modern PhysicsInstructor: MALIS, OANA
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers | J. C. Morrison | 2nd; (January 1, 2012) | 978-0128007341 | Academic Press | ALL |
PHYS 360
( PHYS36000) - Quantum MechanicsInstructor: NEUMEISTER, NORBERT
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | David J. Griffiths & Darrell Schroeter | 3rd; August 2018 | 978-1107189638 | Cambridge University Press | ALL |
PHYS 411
( PHYS41100) - Physical Mechanics II (Honors)Instructor: RITCHIE, KEN
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Modern Dynamics | David D. Nolte | 1st | 978-0199657049 | Oxford University Press | ALL |
PHYS 422
( PHYS42200) - Waves and OscillationInstructor: NOLTE, DAVID
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vibrations and Waves (Mit Introductory Physics Series) | A.P. French | 1st (Sept. 30, 1971) | 978-0748744473 | CRC | ALL | Text will be used 1st half of the semester |
| Optics | Hecht | 5 th | 978-0133977226 | Pearson Prentice-Hall | ALL | Text will be used 2nd half of the semester. |
PHYS 430
( PHYS43000) - Electricity and Magnetism I (Honors)Instructor: CAFFEE, MARC
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Electrodynamics | David J. Griffiths | 4th; (July 12, 2017) | 978-1108420419 | Addison Wesley | ALL |
PHYS 450
( PHYS45000) - Optics Laboratory I (Honors)Instructor: REIFENBERGER, RONALD
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | Eugene Hecht | 5th | 978-0133977226 | Pearson Prentice-Hall | ALL | |
| Lab Manual: Available at University Bookstore (Only) | ALL | |||||
| "Roaring Springs" Laboratory Notebook #77644 | ALL |
PHYS 461
( PHYS46100) - Quantum Mechanics II (Honors)Instructor: LI, TONGCANG
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | David J. Griffiths and Darrell Schroeter | 3rd | 978-1107189638 | Cambridge University Press | ALL |
PHYS 515
( PHYS51500) - Thermal and Statistical PhysicsInstructor: ROBICHEAUX, FRANCIS
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Thermal Physics | Daniel V. Schroeder | 2nd | 978-0201380279 | Pearson Publishing | ALL | |
| Thermodynamics | Enrico Fermi | New Ed Edition; (June 1, 1956) | 978-0486603612 | Dover Publishing | ALL | Optional book |
PHYS 536
( PHYS53600) - Electronic Techniques for ResearchInstructor: CSATHY, GABOR
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics and Communications, for Scientists and Engineers | Martin Plonus | 1st | 978-0125330848 | Academic Press | ALL |
PHYS 545
( PHYS54500) - Solid-State PhysicsInstructor: ROKHINSON, LEONID
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Solid State Physics | Charles Kittel | 8th | 978-0471415268 | Wiley | ALL | |
| The Oxford Solid State Basics | Steven H. Simon | 978-0199680771 | Oxford | ALL | Optional |
PHYS 560
( PHYS56000) - Stellar EvolutionInstructor: PETERSON, JOHN
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Physics of Stars | A.C. Phillips | 2nd; (May 4, 1999) | 978-0471987987 | Wiley & Sons | ALL |
PHYS 562
( PHYS56200) - Introduction to High Energy AstrophysicsInstructor: LYUTIKOV, MAXIM
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to High-Energy Astrophysics (Reprint) | Rosswog & Bruggen | Reprint: (March 3, 2011) | 978-0521674423 | Cambridge University Press | ALL | |
| Foundations of High-Energy Astrophsics (Theoretical Astrophysics) | Mario Vietro | (April 1, 2008) | 978-0226855691 | University of Chicago Press | ALL | |
| High-Energy Astrophysics (Princeton Series in Astrophysics) Paperback | Fulvio Melia | February 15, 2009 | 978-0691140292 | Princeton University Press | ALL |
PHYS 563
( PHYS56300) - Astroparticle PhysicsInstructor: LISTER, MATT
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particle Astrophysics | D. H. Perkins | 2nd | 978-0199545469 | Oxford Press | ALL |
PHYS 570J
( PHYS57000) - Biophysics II: Quantum Effects in BiologyInstructor: Andrew Mugler
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics of the Cell | David Boal | 2nd | 978-0521113762 | Cambridge University Press | ALL | |
| An Introduction to Systems Biology | Uri Alon | 1st | 978-1584886426 | Chapman and Hall/CRC | ALL | Optional |
PHYS 570NN
( PHYS57000) - Physics of Fluids and Granular MatterInstructor: MELOSH, JAY
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Mechanics | Gregory Falkovich | 2nd | 978-1-107-12956-6 | Cambridge University Press | ALL | Hardback book |
PHYS 601
( PHYS60100) - Methods of Theoretical Physics IIInstructor: MUZIKAR, PAUL
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Methods for Physicists | G.B. Arfken and H.J. Weber | 7th | 9780123846549 | Academic Press | ALL |
PHYS 603
( PHYS60300) - Methods Of Theoretical Physics III BInstructor: KHLEBNIKOV, SERGEI
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lie Algebras in Particle Physics: from Isospin to Univied Theories | Howard Georgi | 2nd | 978-0738202334 | CRC Press | ALL |
PHYS 617
( PHYS61700) - Statistical MechanicsInstructor: BISWAS, RUDRO
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics | F. Reif | 1st | 978-1577666127 | Waveland Pr Inc | ALL | |
| Statistical Mechanics | R. K. Pathria, Paul Beale | 3rd | 978-0123821881 | Academic Press | ALL |
PHYS 630
( PHYS63000) - Advanced Theory Of Electricity And MagnetismInstructor: ZHOU, QI
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Electrodynamics | John D. Jackson | 3rd | 978-0471309321 | Wiley | ALL |
PHYS 631
( PHYS63100) - Advanced Theory of Electricity and MagnetismInstructor: GREENE, CHRISTOPHER
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Electrodynamics | J.D. Jackson | 3rd | 978-0471309321 | Wiley | ALL |
PHYS 646
( PHYS64600) - Electron Theory of Solids IIInstructor: CARLSON, ERICA
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid State Physics | Ashcroft/Mermin | 1st | 978-0030839931 | Cengage Learning | ALL |
PHYS 660
( PHYS66000) - Quantum Mechanics IInstructor: FISCHBACH, EPHRAIM
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Quantum Mechanics | J.J. Sakurai, Jim Napolitano | 2nd; September 22, 2017 | 978-1108422413 | Addison-Wesley | ALL |
PHYS 661
( PHYS66100) - Quantum Mechanics IIInstructor: RODRIGUEZ, JORGE
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schaum's Outline of Mathematical Handbook of Formulas and Tables | Murray R. Spiegel | 4th | 078-0071795371 | McGraw-Hill | ALL | |
| Quantum Mechanics, Vol 1 | Cohen-Tannoudji, Diu Laloe | 1st | 978-0471164333 | Wiley & Sons | ALL | Optional-On reserve at Purdue Libraries |
| Quantum Mechanics Vol 2 | Cohen-Tannoudji, Diu Laloe | 1st | 978-0471569527 | Wiley & Sons | ALL | Optional-On reserve at Purdue Libraries |
| Quantum Mechanics | Eugen Merzbacher | 2011 | 978-8126533176 | Wiley & Sons | ALL | Optional-on reserve at Purdue Libraries |
PHYS 663
( PHYS66300) - Quantum Field Theory IIInstructor: KRUCZENSKI, MARTIN
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory | Michael E. Peskin and Daniel V. Schroeder | 1st | 978-0201503975 | CRC Press | ALL |
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