Physics for Scientists & Engineers, Volumes 1 & 2 (with WebAssign Printed Access Card for Math & Sciences, Multi-Term Courses)

Author:   Debora Katz (United States Naval Academy)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
ISBN:  

9781305955974


Pages:   1424
Publication Date:   01 January 2016
Format:   Mixed media product
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Cengage Learning is pleased to announce the publication of Debora Katz's ground-breaking calculus-based physics program, PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS: FOUNDATIONS AND CONNECTIONS. The author's one-of-a-kind case study approach enables students to connect mathematical formalism and physics concepts in a modern, interactive way. By leveraging physics education research (PER) best practices and her extensive classroom experience, Debora Katz addresses the areas students struggle with the most: linking physics to the real world, overcoming common preconceptions, and connecting the concept being taught with the mathematical steps to follow. How Dr. Katz deals with these challenges-with case studies, student dialogues, and detailed two-column examples-distinguishes this text from any other on the market and will assist you in taking your students beyond the quantitative. This package includes paperback versions of Volume 1 (Chapters 1-22) and Volume 2 (Chapters 23-43) packaged with WebAssign.

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Author:   Debora Katz (United States Naval Academy)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Brooks/Cole
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 4.90cm , Length: 27.70cm
Weight:   2.893kg
ISBN:  

9781305955974


ISBN 10:   1305955978
Pages:   1424
Publication Date:   01 January 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

PART I: CLASSICAL MECHANICS. 1. Getting Started. 2. One-Dimensional Motion. 3. Vectors. 4. Two- and Three-Dimensional Motion. 5. Newton's Laws of Motion. 6. Applications of Newton's Laws of Motion. 7. Gravity. 8. Conservation of Energy. 9. Energy in Nonisolated Systems. 10. Systems of Particles and Conservation of Momentum. 11. Collisions. 12. Rotation I: Kinematics and Dynamics. 13. Rotation II: A Conservation Approach. PART II: MECHANICS OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS. 14. Static Equilibrium, Elasticity, and Fracture. 15. Fluids. 16. Oscillations. 17. Traveling Waves. 18. Superposition and Standing Waves. 19. Temperature, Thermal Expansion, and Gas Laws. 20. Kinetic Theory of Gases. 21. Heat and the First Law of Thermodynamics. 22. Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics. PART III: ELECTRICITY. 23. Electric Forces. 24. Electric Fields. 25. Gauss's Law. 26. Electric Potential. 27. Capacitors and Batteries. 28. Current and Resistance. 29. Direct Current (DC) Circuits. PART IV: MAGNETISM. 30. Magnetic Fields and Forces. 31. Gauss's Law for Magnetism and Ampere's Law. 32. Faraday's Law of Induction. 33. Inductors and AC Circuits. 34. Maxwell's Equations and Electromagnetic Waves. PART V: LIGHT. 35. Diffraction and Interference. 36. Applications of the Wave Model. 37. Reflection and Images Formed by Reflection. 38. Refraction and Images Formed by Refraction. PART VI: 20TH CENTURY PHYSICS. 39. Relativity. 40. The Origin of Quantum Physics 41. Schroedinger's Equation 42. Atoms 43. Nuclear and Particle Physics. Appendix A. Mathematics. Appendix B. Reference Tables. Periodic Table of the Elements. Answers to Concept Exercises and Odd-Numbered Problems. Index.

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-I found the writing to be more like someone was teaching me through text rather than me struggling to decipher it. The student dialogues help especially when you're reading by yourself. Usually if you are studying with other students you can argue over your answer and discuss how you got there, but when you're studying alone it is difficult to be able to ask yourself the right questions. The dialogues provided different opinions that I could think about and agree or disagree with and come up with reasons why.-


I really enjoyed the case studies and found them helpful in seeing the real world applications of physics. Deb Katz's approach is to tie entire chapters around interesting and relevant case studies that I really think will keep students reading and wanting to know more. She has been able to do this without compromising on the delivery core concepts the students need for their futures in science and engineering. In fact, I think the approach will help the students remember the core principles better. The textbook aims at developing a conceptual as well as quantitative understanding of introductory physics. A major strength is that the book includes a case study in every chapter that helps make the content relevant to the student's life. The case study demonstrates how the chapter's content can be used to understand and develop technological applications. Very few books take the dialog approach, which was used already very effectively by Plato. We all have a natural ability to understand stories and dialogues, and they are much more interesting than dry explanations. I think this device is perfect to address common misconceptions. I found the writing to be more like someone was teaching me through text rather than me struggling to decipher it. The student dialogues help especially when you're reading by yourself. Usually if you are studying with other students you can argue over your answer and discuss how you got there, but when you're studying alone it is difficult to be able to ask yourself the right questions. The dialogues provided different opinions that I could think about and agree or disagree with and come up with reasons why. -I really enjoyed the case studies and found them helpful in seeing the real world applications of physics.- -Deb Katz's approach is to tie entire chapters around interesting and relevant case studies that I really think will keep students reading and wanting to know more. She has been able to do this without compromising on the delivery core concepts the students need for their futures in science and engineering. In fact, I think the approach will help the students remember the core principles better.- -The textbook aims at developing a conceptual as well as quantitative understanding of introductory physics. A major strength is that the book includes a case study in every chapter that helps make the content relevant to the student's life. The case study demonstrates how the chapter's content can be used to understand and develop technological applications.- -Very few books take the dialog approach, which was used already very effectively by Plato. We all have a natural ability to understand stories and dialogues, and they are much more interesting than dry explanations. I think this device is perfect to address common misconceptions.- -I found the writing to be more like someone was teaching me through text rather than me struggling to decipher it. The student dialogues help especially when you're reading by yourself. Usually if you are studying with other students you can argue over your answer and discuss how you got there, but when you're studying alone it is difficult to be able to ask yourself the right questions. The dialogues provided different opinions that I could think about and agree or disagree with and come up with reasons why.-


I found the writing to be more like someone was teaching me through text rather than me struggling to decipher it. The student dialogues help especially when you're reading by yourself. Usually if you are studying with other students you can argue over your answer and discuss how you got there, but when you're studying alone it is difficult to be able to ask yourself the right questions. The dialogues provided different opinions that I could think about and agree or disagree with and come up with reasons why.


I really enjoyed the case studies and found them helpful in seeing the real world applications of physics. Deb Katz's approach is to tie entire chapters around interesting and relevant case studies that I really think will keep students reading and wanting to know more. She has been able to do this without compromising on the delivery core concepts the students need for their futures in science and engineering. In fact, I think the approach will help the students remember the core principles better. The textbook aims at developing a conceptual as well as quantitative understanding of introductory physics. A major strength is that the book includes a case study in every chapter that helps make the content relevant to the student's life. The case study demonstrates how the chapter's content can be used to understand and develop technological applications. Very few books take the dialog approach, which was used already very effectively by Plato. We all have a natural ability to understand stories and dialogues, and they are much more interesting than dry explanations. I think this device is perfect to address common misconceptions. I found the writing to be more like someone was teaching me through text rather than me struggling to decipher it. The student dialogues help especially when you're reading by yourself. Usually if you are studying with other students you can argue over your answer and discuss how you got there, but when you're studying alone it is difficult to be able to ask yourself the right questions. The dialogues provided different opinions that I could think about and agree or disagree with and come up with reasons why.


Author Information

Katz earned her PhD in Astrophysics from University of Minnesota, one of the top PER programs in the country. She has been active in the PER community and has attended multiple conferences to learn how to better integrate innovative pedagogies into the classroom. She has effectively done so in a very traditional environment at the Naval Academy, where she is a tenured professor. She is an active researcher who regularly works with undergraduate students.

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