Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
PHYS172H: Modern Mechanics - Honors (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)
Offering:
Summer, Fall, Spring, Credits 4
Prerequisites:
Corequisite: MA 161.
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Description:
Advanced treatment of introductory calculus-based physics 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, Carina
Email:
rebelloc@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Fall 2016
Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
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Matter and Interaction Binder ready Version full text WAPP for 2 Sem Set | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th | 9781119091677 | Wiley & Sons | Required | "Choose 1 of 3 options for texbook" |
Matter & Interaction Binder Version WAPP 1 Sem Set | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th: | 978-1119091721 | Wiley & Sons | Required | Choose one of 3 textbook options |
Matter and Interactions Wiley E-Text registration card WAPP 2 sem Set (Permanet download) | Chabay & Sherwood | 4th | 978-1119164371 | Wiley & Sons | Required | "Choose 1 of 3 options for texbook" |
WebAssign Access REQUIRED (Purchase separately at the bookstore, if not included with textbook) | Required | |||||
i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstore) | Bedford/Freeman/Worth | Required |
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