Classical Mechanics I

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Overview

Subject area

PHYS

Catalog Number

312

Course Title

Classical Mechanics I

Description

Review of Newtonian Mechanics, conservation laws, oscillatory phenomena; variational methods; Lagrangian Mechanics; central forces and orbital dynamics; rigid body rotations; coupled oscillations and normal modes; special relativity.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

4

Requisites

026785

Course Schedule