2010-2011 University Catalog 
  
2010-2011 University Catalog

PHYS 705 - Classical Mechanics

Credits: 3
Study of classical mechanics; topics include variational principles, constrained motion, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, canonical transformations, and applications (central forces, rigid-body motion, oscillations).

Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in physics or permission of instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0