PHYS 328 Classical Mechanics
This course is a development of classical mechanics beyond the introductory physics level. Topics include: Motion with drag forces, damped and driven oscillations, Lagrange's equations, non-inertial reference frames, rotational motion of rigid bodies, precession and Euler's equations, coupled oscillators and normal modes, and Hamilton's equations.
Co or Prerequisite Courses
Both MATH 308 and MATH 261 may replace
MATH 270 as a prerequisite
Offered
Spring term, odd years