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Physics 151 Spring 2023 Textbook Information

You will need two items for this course: the textbook and the on-line component.

Text and Online Component

The textbook is University Physics with Modern Physics, 15th edition by Hugh D. Young and Roger A Freedman. Both print and e-text versions are available. The on-line component is Modified Mastering Physics. The textbook is the same one that has been used for the past several years at Lafayette in Phys 131/133/151/152, so used copies may be available.

At the publisher's website, you can find various bundles, depending on whether you prefer a printed copy of the text or an e-text, and whether you will be taking one semester, or also taking the second semester (Phys 133 or 152) in Fall 2023. Shortly before classes start, you will also be able to purchase, activate, and access your account from our Moodle site. Click on the 'Mastering Physics' link to get started.

Wherever you purchase your materials, be sure to follow the instructions for registering through our Moodle site. When you register through our Moodle site, you will automatically be registered for the correct course.

If you are considering buying a used text or a text from another source, be aware that you still will need to buy the on-line Modified Mastering part. You will likely find a confusing array of ISBN numbers that refer to different packages of the text with various optional components. The only required parts are the text itself (15th edition) and the on-line Modified Mastering component.

Lab Materials

There are no specific items needed for lab. The lab manual will be distributed digitally, and all labs will be submitted online as well.