PHYS 330 - Analytic Mechanics

Units: 3
Newton’s laws and conservation laws are applied to solve a variety of problems. Calculus of variations and Lagrange’s equations are developed and applied. Other topics include central force inertial reference frames, rotational motion of rigid bodies, and coupled oscillators.

Prerequisites: MATH 230, and PHYS 137 or PHYS 126.
Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 3101 and PHYS 3102.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently