Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
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):
Pushkar, Yulia – Zhou, Qi
Email:
Pushkar, Yulia | Zhou, Qi
Textbook(s) for Fall 2017
Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
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Matter and Interactions Binder Ready Version WAPP=WebAssign Plus Physics 1 Sem Set | Chabay & Sherwood | 978-1-119-09172-1 | Wiley & Sons | Required | This is a binder ready version of Vol 1 with a 1 semester homework access code. "Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook". | |
Matter and Interactions Bound Package with Access | Chabay & Sherwood | 978-1-11909169-1 | Wiley & Sons | Required | This is a bound version of Vol 1 with a 1 semester homework access code. "Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook". | |
Matter & Interaction E-book with access | Chabay & Sherwood | 978-1-119-16437-1 | Wiley & Sons | Required | This is an eBook version of the FULL (Vol 1+2) Chabay text with a 2 semester homework access code. | |
i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstore) | Bedford/Freeman/Worth | Required |
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