PHY 3210 - Advanced Classical Mechanics (3)

Review of Newtonian mechanics. Conservation laws, oscillations, resonance, coupled oscillators, rigid body motion, and central forces. Development and application of Lagrangian mechanics, and introduction to the Hamiltonian formalism.

Prerequisite(s): C- or better in PHY 2530; C- or better in MAT 201, MAT 2010, or CS 1260; C- or better in MAT 216 or MAT 2250; and C- or better in PHY 3600/3600A.
Corequisite(s): PHY 3210A.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
When Offered: Spring
Course Category: Major Required Course