2023-2024 College Catalog

PHYS 361 Classical Mechanics I

A study of the kinematics and dynamics of bodies in motion. The first term is a study of Newtonian mechanics. Topics include the harmonic oscillator, central forces and gravitation. The second term includes Lagrangian dynamics, small oscillations, and the inertia tensor. Offered alternate years.   

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PHYS 201 AND MATH 311