PH3003:03
Classical Mechanics
Townsville
Prerequisites: MA2000 MA2100 MA2201
39 lectures, 13 practice classes, 45 hours practicals. Second semester, flexible delivery.
Staff: Assoc. Professor I Whittingham.
Lagrangian and hamiltonian mechanics, central forces and astronomical orbits, oscillations, non-inertial systems, fluid mechanics.
Learning Objectives:
- to understand the theoretical concepts covered in lectures and to solve problems related to these topics;
- to undertake experimental work and write laboratory reports.
Assessment by a three-hour end of semester examination; on-course tutorial assignments; practical work.