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PHYS 301 - Classical Mechanics


Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite(s): 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.
Graded: Letter Grade



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