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PHYS220: General Physics (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)

Offering:
Fall, Spring, and Summer, Class 3, Lab 2, cr. 4


Prerequisites:
College algebra and trigonometry
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Description:
Mechanics, heat, and sound, for students not specializing in physics.


Instructor(s):
Barnes, Virgil E.


Email:
Barnes, Virgil E.


Textbook(s) for Fall 2017

Title Author Edition ISBN Publisher Req/Opt Notes
College Physics (Loose-leaf with Mastering in Physics) Etkina, Gentile, Van Heuvelen 978-0321999252 Pearson Optional
College Physics with Mastering and e-text; Vol. 1 Etkina, Gentile, Van Heuvelen 978-1323581964 Pearson Custom Publishing Optional Textbook with e-text.
College Physics; Mastering in Physics (with e-text) Vol. 1 & 2 Etkina, Gentile, Van Heuvelen 978-0321993700 Pearson Optional Intended if students plan to take 2 semesters(Phys 218 and Phys 220)
Physics 21800 and 22000 Laboratory Manual Andrzej (Andrew) Lewicki 2017/2018 LAD Custom Publishing Required
Modified MasteringPhysics with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for College Physics: 9780321918444 Required Purchase on Pearson Website. Only needed if you have purchased a used textbook.

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