PHYS 3318

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PHYS 3318
Analytical Mechanics

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Covers Newtonian mechanics of particles and systems of particles, including Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations, conservation laws from symmetries, with applications to two-body orbits in a central force, systems undergoing small amplitude oscillations, rigid body motion, motion in non-inertial reference frames, perturbation theory, and nonlinear behavior. Both analytical and numerical methods for solving problems in mechanics are covered. At the level of Classical Mechanics by Goldstein, Mechanics by Landau and Lifshitz, and Analytical Mechanics by Hand and Finch.


Prerequisites PHYS 2214 or PHYS 2218.

Distribution Requirements (CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG), (PHS-AS, SMR-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11681 PHYS 3318   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Arias, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  • 11682 PHYS 3318   DIS 201

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    • T
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Arias, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11683 PHYS 3318   DIS 202

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    • M
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Arias, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person