PHY 303 Mechanics

An in-depth study of classical mechanics, from the
Newtonian to the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations.
First, Newtonian mechanics is reviewed and
applied to more advanced problems than those considered
in PHY 131 or 141. The Lagrangian and
Hamiltonian methods are then derived from the
Newtonian treatment and applied to various problems.
Prerequisite: PHY 251 or permission of department;
MAT 303 or 305 or AMS 361
3 credits