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

• to understand the theoretical concepts covered in lectures and to solve problems related to these topics;
• to undertake experimental work and write laboratory reports.

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.