Description
Classical kinematics and dynamics of single particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies treated using vector calculus and differential equations. Includes oscillations, central forces, non-inertial reference frames, coupled oscillations, and an introduction to the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations. Special functions, vector theorems, transforms, tensors and computational methods are introduced as needed.
Credits
3
Terms Offered
WINTER ODD YEARS
Prerequisites
- Course(s):
- (MATH 316, MATH 317 desirable)