PHYS 331 - Mechanics

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed

Kinematics and dynamics of point particles and rigid bodies. 331: vector calculus applied to motion of point particles including orbits, harmonic motion, motion of constrained particle. PHYS 332: special relativity (four-vectors), motion of rigid bodies, symmetric top, physical pendulum, elastic solids. An introduction to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations. Must be taken in sequence.

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 220 or PHYS 211 and instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: PHYS 531