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PHY 321  Classical Mechanics I

Description:
Newtonian point particles. Oscillations. One-particle chaos. Central-force motion. Systems of particles.
Effective Dates:
SS98 - US99


PHY 321  Classical Mechanics I

Description:
Newtonian point particles. Oscillations. One-particle chaos. Central-force motion. Systems of particles.
Effective Dates:
FS99 - US01


PHY 321  Classical Mechanics I

Description:
Newtonian point particles. Oscillations. One-particle chaos. Central-force motion. Systems of particles.
Effective Dates:
FS01 - US02


PHY 321  Classical Mechanics I

Semester:
Spring of every year, Summer of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
(PHY 184 or PHY 184B or PHY 294H or LBS 272) and ((PHY 215 or concurrently) or (PHY 215B or concurrently)) and ((MTH 234 or concurrently) or (MTH 254H or concurrently) or (LBS 220 or concurrently))
Description:
Newtonian point particles. Oscillations. One-particle chaos. Central-force motion. Systems of particles.
Effective Dates:
FS02 - US08


PHY 321  Classical Mechanics I

Semester:
Spring of every year, Summer of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
(PHY 184 or PHY 184B or PHY 294H or LB 272) and ((PHY 215 or concurrently) or (PHY 215B or concurrently)) and ((MTH 234 or concurrently) or (MTH 254H or concurrently) or (LB 220 or concurrently))
Description:
Newtonian point particles. Oscillations. One-particle chaos. Central-force motion. Systems of particles.
Effective Dates:
FS08 - US12


PHY 321  Classical Mechanics I

Semester:
Spring of every year, Summer of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
(PHY 184 or PHY 184B or PHY 294H or LB 274) and ((PHY 215 or concurrently) or (PHY 215B or concurrently)) and ((MTH 234 or concurrently) or (MTH 254H or concurrently) or (LB 220 or concurrently))
Description:
Newtonian point particles. Oscillations. One-particle chaos. Central-force motion. Systems of particles.
Effective Dates:
FS12 - US13


PHY 321  Classical Mechanics I

Semester:
Spring of every year, Summer of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
(PHY 184 or PHY 184B or PHY 294H or LB 274) and ((PHY 215 or concurrently) or (PHY 215B or concurrently)) and ((MTH 234 or concurrently) or (MTH 254H or concurrently) or (LB 220 or concurrently))
Description:
Newtonian point particles. Oscillations. One-particle chaos. Central-force motion. Systems of particles.
Effective Dates:
FS13 - FS16


PHY 321  Classical Mechanics I

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
((PHY 215 or concurrently) or (PHY 215B or concurrently)) and ((MTH 235 or concurrently) or (MTH 340 or concurrently) or (MTH 347H or concurrently))
Description:
Newtonian point particles. Oscillations. One-particle chaos. Central-force motion. Systems of particles.
Effective Dates:
SS17 - FS19


PHY 321  Classical Mechanics I

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
((PHY 215 or concurrently) or (PHY 215B or concurrently) or (MTH 235 or concurrently) or (MTH 340 or concurrently) or (MTH 347H or concurrently)) and CMSE 201
Description:
Newtonian point particles. Oscillations. One-particle chaos. Central-force motion. Systems of particles.
Effective Dates:
SS20 -


PHY 321  Classical Mechanics I

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
((MTH 235 or concurrently) or (MTH 340 or concurrently) or (MTH 347H or concurrently)) and CMSE 201 and ((PHY 215 or concurrently) or (PHY 215B or concurrently))
Description:
Newtonian point particles. Oscillations. One-particle chaos. Central-force motion. Systems of particles.
Effective Dates:
SS23 - Open