AEP 3330

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AEP 3330
Mechanics of Particles and Solid Bodies

Course information provided by the 2018-2019 Catalog.

Covers Newton's mechanics; constants of the motion; many-body systems; linear oscillations; variational calculus; Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism for generalized coordinates; non-inertial reference systems; central-force motion; motion of rigid bodies; small vibrations in multi-mass systems; nonlinear oscillations; and basic introduction to relativistic mechanics. Emphasis is on mathematical treatments, physical concepts, and applications. (At the level of Classical Dynamics by Marion and Thornton.)


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 1112, or PHYS 1116. Corequisite: AEP 4210 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

When Offered Fall, Summer (not offered every Summer).

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10636 AEP 3330   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10637 AEP 3330   DIS 201

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person