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PHY 2450 - Classical Dynamics.

(3-0-3) S. This course is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of classical mechanics beyond the introductory course, along with the associated mathematics. Topics include Newton’s laws, the driven damped oscillator, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, orbits, motion in non-inertial reference frames, inertia tensor and principal axes, normal modes, and special relativity. 

Prerequisites & Notes:
A “C” or better in PHY 1371 and MAT 3501. MAT 3501 may be taken concurrently. Note: This course will replace PHY 2400 and PHY 3300, effective Spring 2019.

Credits: 3


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