PHYS 301 - Classical Mechanics

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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.

Units: 3.00
Grading: Letter Grade

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1 01 2028 LEC TTH  1:30 PM  -  2:45 PM  Sierra Hall 2411 Dale Capewell Course Open Class Details In Person Class

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