PHYS 386 - Classical Mechanics

Kinematics, dynamics of a particle, central forces, energy, and momentum. Lagrange and Hamilton’s Equations, dynamics of a rigid body.

Prerequisites: PHYS 275 and PHYS 382 with grades of “C” or higher. Pre- or Co-requisite: MATH 365.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered fall only)
NOTE: Honors Scholar Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.