James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2009

PH3003 - Classical Mechanics

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Credit points: 03
Year: 2009
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: Discipline of Physics (pre 2009)

Lagrangian and hamiltonian mechanics, central forces and astronomical orbits, oscillations, non-inertial systems, fluid mechanics.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:MA2000 and (MA2100 or MA2201)

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Ronald White
Lecturers: Professor Ian Whittingham, Assoc. Professor Ronald White.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 45 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (70%); project (15%); assignments (15%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.