Classical Mechanics

Undergraduate

Advanced treatment of the mechanics of particles and of rigid bodies; Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods; Poisson brackets, applications to the theory of small oscillators and central force motions, elements of chaotic motions. Course Format: Lectures, 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2P20, MATH 2P03, MATH 2P08 and MATH 2P96 Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Exclusions: Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PHYS 3P20.