PH1360 Honors Physics II - Rotation & Vibration ... (4-0-0) s ... 2 Cr

Course description:
A calculus-based continuation of PH1160. Topics include rotational motion, simple harmonic motion, and mechanical waves. The honors course sequence is intended for highly motivated students seeking a challenging and invigorating introduction to physics.
Offered as an accelerated course during Track A.

Prerequisites: (PH1160 or PH2100) and MA2160) MA2160 may be taken concurrently
Corequisites: PH1361

Course first offered in this format Spring, 2005

Text (Spring 2005):

• Physics for Scientists & Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Randall Knight (ISBN 0-8053-8685-8)
  or
• Physics for Scientists & Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1, Randall Knight, (ISBN 0-8053-8964-4)
• Physics for Scientists & Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 3, Randall Knight, (ISBN 0-8053-8970-9)

Course description:
A calculus-based continuation of PH1160 and an introduction to fluids and thermodynamics. Topics include rotational motion, simple harmonic motion, mechanical waves, fluid mechanics, temperature and the kinetic theory of gases, first law of thermodynamics, heat engines and the second law, entropy, and an introduction to statistical mechanics. The honors course sequence is intended for highly motivated students seeking a challenging and invigorating introduction to physics.

Text (Spring 2004):

• Physics for Scientists & Engineers with Modern Physics & Student Tools CD-ROM, 5 ^th Ed., Serway and Beichner (ISBN 0-03-0317169)

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