PHYS 301 - Classical Mechanics

Description

Hours: Three hours lecture per week Prerequisites: PHYS 200, MATH 350 Description: A differential equation-based introduction to classical mechanics. The areas covered include the Lagrangian formulation, variational principles, Hamiltonian mechanics, and the theory of canonical transformations. Some applications to the motion of rigid bodies, systems of coupled oscillators, and celestial mechanics will be presented.

Meeting Information

Info current as 12/21/2024
Days Times Room Meeting Dates Instructor
MW  1:30 PM  -  2:45 PM  Sierra Hall 2422 1/20/2024 - 5/17/2024 Dale Capewell

Status: Open
Class Number: 2053
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Dates: 1/20/2024 - 5/17/2024
Grading: Letter Grade

Class Availability

Information below is 24 hours old.
Enrollment Total: 4
Available Seats: 20
Wait List Capacity: 10
Wait List Total: 0

Enrollment Information

  • Upper Division
  • Includes any In Person Meeting

Notes

Prerequisite course required. Consult CSUCI Catalog