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Course Descriptions

The physics curriculum is designed to develop a strong foundation in classical and modern physics, which will serve as a basis for future specialization, for additional study at the graduate level, and for design and development work in industrial laboratories. The curriculum emphasizes basic physical concepts, and includes extensive work in mathematics and related areas.

PH 314 - Theoretical Mechanics I

  • Credit Hours: 4R-0L-4C
  • Term Available: S
  • Graduate Studies Eligible: No
  • Prerequisites: PH 111 and PH 235, and either MA 212 or MA 222
  • Corequisites: None

Statics and dynamics of particles and systems of particles, including rigid bodies. Conservation of energy, linear and angular momentum. Central forces. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian equations of motion. Vibrations.

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