PHYS 360
Classic Mechanics
Augustana College · UGRD · Fall 2026
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Catalog description
This course develops advanced problem solving skills and conceptual thinking beyond the introductory mechanics topics covered in PHYS-211 and 212. Topics include dynamics of single and multiple particles, central forces, celestial mechanics, harmonic oscillators, and non-inertial reference frames. New mathematical frameworks based on path length minimization such as Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics will be developed. (Offered in alternate years) Prerequisites: PHYS-211, PHYS-212, MATH-260. Prerequisite or Corequisites: MATH-220. Suggested or Supporting: MATH-320, MATH-350.
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10 openSeats: 15/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:35 PMClass #92329Fall 2026UGRD4.0 credits
10 available15 enrolled25 capacity0 waitlist
- Days & times
- M/W/F 11:30 AM-12:45 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 11
- Location
- Hanson Science Building 109
- Instructor
- Frank, Nathan
Section notes
Instructional method: Lecture
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