Textbooks
Spring 2021
The following textbooks have been finalized for
Spring 2021.
More courses will be posted as soon as the information is available.
ASTR 264
( ASTR26400) - Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and GalaxiesInstructor: Lister, Matthew
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase directly from Pearson -link available on brightspace | ALL | Link to purchase will be provided on Brightspace. Use ISBN:9780134874364 students will only pay $59.99 for the course. | ||||
| Labs Available on Brightspace | ALL |
ASTR 364
( ASTR36400) - Intermediate Astronomy IIInstructor: Milisavljevic, Danny
| 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: Duffell, Paul
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Physical Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy | Frank Shu | 978-0935702057 | University Science Books | ALL |
ASTR 563
( ASTR56300) - Astroparticle PhysicsInstructor: Lang, Rafael
| 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, S. Rebello C.
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IO Lab Kit 2.0 version | 978-1319321185 | Macmillan Learning | ALL | PHYS 172 (all sections) iOLab Rent (4 months) Price: $54.99 ISBN: 9781319321185 Available at: https:store.macmillanlearning.com/us/product/iOLab-Version 2.0/p/1464101469 NOTE: Rentals are NOT available outside U.S./Canada. You are not expected to purchase the iOLab if you are outside the U.S./Canada. Your Instructor will contact you with further information. | ||
| Matter & Interaction WileyPLUS/Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) + Loose-leaf Book (Entire Book) | Chabay & Sherwood | 978-1119462316 | Wiley & Sons | ALL | If planning to take 2 semesters (172/272). Entire book. "Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook". | |
| Matter & Interaction Wiley/PLUS/Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) + Loose-leaf | Chabay & Sherwood | 978-1119462415 | Wiley & Sons | ALL | Choose 1 of 3 options. This option is for 1 semester access to WileyPlus, eText within WP, and the Volume 1 Loose Leaf | |
| Matter and Interactions WileyPLUS/Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) | Chabay & Sherwood | 978-1119352433 | Wiley & Sons | ALL | "Choose 1 of 3 options for textbook". This option is for access to WileyPlus with eText within WP. If students take a second semester, they will not have to purchase again. |
PHYS 215
( PHYS21500) - Physics For Elementary EducationInstructor: REBELLO, SANJAY
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Assigned Text | ALL |
PHYS 220
( PHYS22000) - General PhysicsInstructor: Molnar, Denes
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| College Phys, Vol. 1 + Modified Mastering Physics | Etkina, Gentile, Van Heuvelen | 2nd | 9780135243275 | Pearson Custom Publishing | ALL | Modified Mastering Physics Vol. 1. |
| 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. |
PHYS 221
( PHYS22100) - General PhysicsInstructor: Zhou, Qi
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Physics: Vol 2 | Etkina, Gentile, Van Heuvelen | 2nd | 9780134862910 | Pearson Custom Publishing | ALL | Volume 2 only |
| College Physics (Modified Mastering Physics with an eBook) | Etkina, Gentile, Van Heuvelen | 2nd | 978-0135194355 | Pearson | ALL | Modified Mastering Physics with an eBook |
PHYS 233
( PHYS23300) - Physics For Life Sciences IInstructor: Ritchie, Kenneth
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Physics: A Strategic Approach | Knight, Jones, Field | 4th | 978-0134724744 | Pearson | ALL | One of two options |
| College Physics: A Strategic Approach | Knight, Jones, Field | 4th | 978-0135160121 | Pearson | ALL | One of two options |
PHYS 234
( PHYS23400) - Physics For Life Sciences IIInstructor: Arnold, Ian
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Physics: A Strategic Approach Plus Mastering Package (Loose Leaf) | Randall Knight, Brian Jones and Stuart Field | 4 | 9780135160121 | Pearson | ALL | This is one of two options |
| College Physics: A Strategic Approach Plus Mastering Physics with Pearson eText | Randall Knight, Brian Jones, Stuart Field | 4th | 9780134724744 | Pearson | ALL | This is one of two options. |
PHYS 241
( PHYS24100) - Electricity and OpticsInstructor: PYRAK-NOLTE, LAURA
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers Vol 2 | P. Tipler and G. Mosca | 6th + ebook | 978-1319099848 | Bedford/ Freeman/ Worth | ALL | Textbooks & eBooks 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. University bookstore: www.purdueu.com Folletts bookstore: www.bkstr.com/purduestore/home |
PHYS 252
( PHYS25200) - Electricity and Optics LaboratoryInstructor:
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Assigned Text | ALL |
PHYS 272
( PHYS27200) - Electric And Magnetic InteractionsInstructor: Shivaram, Niranjan
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matter & Interaction WileyPLUS/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" |
| iOLab Accessory Pack for Electricity & Magnetism | 978-1319396558 | ALL | In addition to iOLab rental (above), students must purchase: iOLab Accessory Pack for Electricity & Magnetism ($10.99) ISBN:9781319396558 Available at : https://store.macmillanlearning.com/us/product/iOLab-Version-2.0/p/1464101469 | |||
| Matter & Interaction WileyPLUS/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". |
PHYS 272H
( PHYS27200) - Electric And Magnetic Interactions - HonorsInstructor:
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iOLab Accessory Pack for Electricity & Magnetism | 978-1319396558 | ALL | In addition to iOLab rental (above), students must purchase: iOLab Accessory Pack for Electricity & Magnetism ($10.99) ISBN:9781319396558 Available at : https://store.macmillanlearning.com/us/product/iOLab-Version-2.0/p/1464101469 | |||
| i>Clicker REQUIRED (Purchase at bookstore) | Bedford/Freeman/Worth | ALL | ||||
| Matter & Interaction WileyPLUS/Brightspace 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/Brightspace 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". |
PHYS 307
( PHYS30700) - Mathematical Methods Of Physics IIInstructor: Cui, Xingshan
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Training in Mathematics | R. Shankar | 1st; (April 30, 1995) | 978-0306450365 | Springer | 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: Nolte, David
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Modern Dynamics | David D. Nolte | 2nd | 978-0198844631 | Oxford University Press | ALL |
PHYS 422
( PHYS42200) - Waves and OscillationInstructor: Ma, Ruichao (Alex)
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vibrations and Waves (Mit Introductory Physics Series) | A.P. French | 1st | 978-0748744473 | CRC | ALL |
PHYS 430
( PHYS43000) - Electricity and Magnetism I (Honors)Instructor: Muzikar, Paul
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Electrodynamics | David J. Griffiths | 4th; (July 12, 2017) | 978-1108420419 | Addison Wesley | ALL |
PHYS 461
( PHYS46100) - Quantum Mechanics II (Honors)Instructor: Robicheaux, Francis
| 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: Iyer-Biswas, Srividya
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Thermal Physics | Daniel V. Schroeder | 2nd | 978-0201380279 | Pearson Publishing | ALL |
PHYS 536
( PHYS53600) - Electronic Techniques for ResearchInstructor: Caffee, Marc
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics and Communications, for Scientists and Engineers | Martin Plonus | 2nd | 978-0128170083 | Butterworth-Heinemann | ALL |
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: Duffell, Paul
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Physical Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy | Frank Shu | 978-0935702057 | University Science Books | ALL |
PHYS 563
( PHYS56300) - Astroparticle PhysicsInstructor: Lang, Rafael
| 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: Savikhan, Sergei
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Effects in Biology | Masoud Mohseni,Yasser Omar,Gregory S. Engel,Martin B. Plenio | 2014 | 978-1107010802 | Cambridge University Press | ALL | |
| Modern Optical Spectroscopy | William Parson | 2015 | 978-3662467763 | Springer | ALL | This is the printed version Online version: 978-3662467770 |
PHYS 603
( PHYS60300) - Methods Of Theoretical Physics III BInstructor: Khlebnikov, Sergei
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lie Algebras in Physics: From Isospin to Univied Theories | Howard Georgi | 2nd | 978-0738202334 | CRC Press | ALL |
PHYS 617
( PHYS61700) - Statistical MechanicsInstructor: Fischbach, Ephraim
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics | F. Reif | 978-1577666127 | Waveland Press, Inc. | 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 | |
| Solid State Physics: Essential Concepts | David Snoke | 2nd | 978-1107191983 | Cambridge University Press | ALL |
PHYS 660
( PHYS66000) - Quantum Mechanics IInstructor: Giannios, Dimitrios
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Quantum Mechanics | J.J. Sakurai, Jim Napolitano | 978-1108422413 | Cambridge | ALL |
PHYS 661
( PHYS66100) - Quantum Mechanics IIInstructor: Rodrigues, Jorge
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | CRNs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Mechanics | Albert Messiah | 2014 | 978-0071795371 | Dover Publications | ALL | Recommended |
| Quantum Mechanics | Eugen Merzbacher | 2011 | 978-8126533176 | Wiley & Sons | ALL | Recommended |
| Schaum's Outline of Mathematical Handbook of Formulas and Tables | Murray R. Spiegel | 4th | 978-0071795371 | McGraw-Hill | ALL |
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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