Classical Mechanics
General
Prefix
PHYS
Course Number
440
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Single particle Newtonian dynamics, Lagrangian methods, central force motion, systems of particles, non-inertial reference frames, dynamics of rigid bodies, oscillations and normal modes.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
4
Max
4
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Apply Newton's laws to a wide variety of single-particle dynamics problems.
Outcome
Compute the gravitational field near spherical and non-spherical objects.
Outcome
Discuss the Brachistochrone problem.
Outcome
Define and apply the concept of a Lagrangian for particles and systems of particles in mechanics.
Outcome
Recognize and calculate normal modes of oscillation for coupled linear oscillators.
Dependencies
Programs
PHYS440
is a
completion requirement
for: