PH3003:03
Classical Mechanics
| Townsville | HECS Band 2 |
39 hours lectures, 13 hours practice classes, 45 hours practicals. Semester 2. This subject may be offered in flexible delivery mode if the class size is small.
Staff: Dr K Ness.
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.