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Physics 6010: Classical Mechanics
Fall 2014
Instructor: James T. Wheeler
Coordinates: jim.wheeler@usu.edu SER 228
Office hours: Wednesdays, 2:30
– 3:30 or by appointment. Anytime by email
Textual
resources:
Classical Mechanics Notes (Wheeler, see Notes
page)
Classical Mechanics (Third edition), by Herbert
Goldstein, Charles P. Poole, John L. Safko, Addison Wesley, 2001
ISBN-10: 0201657023
ISBN-13: 978-0201657029
Not-so-classical
Mechanics (Wheeler, 2005)
General Goals:
1.
Learning to apply course materials (problem solving)
2. Learning
fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories
and to some degree,
3. Gaining
factual knowledge
Specific Goals:
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Learn advanced techniques of classical mechanics, which may
include any or all of the following as time allows:
1. Lagrange equations
2. Hamilton
equations
3. Functional
methods
4. Canonical
transformations and Hamilton-Jacobi theory
5. Symmetry and
conservation laws
6. Perturbation
theory
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Apply the techniques to standard problems such as:
1. Central forces
2. Non-inertial
reference frames
3. Rigid body
motion
4. Small
oscillations
5. Relativistic
mechanics
6. Continuum
mechanics
Grading
Your
grade will be based on the following weighting of course elements:
Homework: 35%
Midterm: 30%
Total: 100%
Students with
ADA-documented physical, sensory, emotional or medical impairments may be
eligible for reasonable accommodations. Veterans may also be eligible for
services. All accommodations are coordinated through the Disability Resource
Center (DRC) in Room 101 of the University Inn, (435) 797-2444 voice, (435)
797-0740 TTY, (435) 797-2444 VP, or toll free at 1-800-259-2966. Please
contact the DRC as early in the semester as possible. Alternate format
materials (Braille, large print or digital) are available with advance
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