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May 11, 2024
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PHYS 351 - Classical Mechanics (4 units)
Newtonian mechanics, dynamics of a particle and system of particles, mechanics of continuous media, methods of Lagrange and Hamilton.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 180 . Corequisite(s): PHYS 301 .
Units of Lecture: 4
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply the methods of Newton, Lagrange, and Hamilton to solutions of problems involving the classical dynamics of particles and systems.
2. describe and analyze the rotation of rigid bodies using Euler angles.
3. determine and describe the normal modes of oscillation for a one-dimensional continuous medium.
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