PHYS 302 - Mechanics

4 Credit(s)

Advanced study of the laws of motion using Newtonian mechanics, an introduction to Hamilton’s principle and lagrangian dynamics. Topics include systems of particles, linear and driven oscillators, central force motion, motion in non-inertial reference frames, and dynamics of rigid bodies. Offered spring term of odd years.

Prerequisite(s):
(PHYS 230 Minimum Grade: C- AND PHYS 231 Minimum Grade: C- AND PHYS 232 Minimum Grade: C- AND PHYS 233 Minimum Grade: C- AND MATH 327 Minimum Grade: C-) OR (PHYS 230 Minimum Grade: T AND PHYS 231 Minimum Grade: T AND PHYS 232 Minimum Grade: T AND PHYS 233 Minimum Grade: T AND MATH 327 Minimum Grade: T)