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Prerequisites:
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Phys341 (75269), 4 credits
PHYS 211x, 212x, 220, 301; or permission of instructor. MWF 2:15 to 3:15 pm, M 3:30-4:30pm, NSCI 207. Access to the Noyes Computer Lab (Rm 101 NSCI) is provided to all students enrolled in a Physics course. Your polar express card lets you in. |
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| Text: | Required text: Classical Mechanics by J.R. Taylor, University Science Books (1st edition, 2005) Supplementary readings: Classical dynamics of particles and systems, by Marion, Thornton, Brooks/Cole (1995) - many examples and pictures Mechanics by K.R. Symon, Prentice Hall (3rd edition, 2001) - that's the book we have used before in phys311/312 Introduction to Classical Mechanics, by A. Ayra, Prentice Hall (1998) - similar but not as complete as symon, more examples Classical Mechanics, by H. Goldstein, Addison-Wesley (2002) - for advanced reading, usually at graduate level |
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| Course Content: Course Goals, Student Learning Outcomes |
Newtonian mechanics,
conserved mechanical quantities, motion of systems of particles, rigid
body statics and dynamics, moving and accelerated coordinate systems,
rigid body rotations, and Lagrangian mechanics. Tentative Course Calendar This course provides an introduction into the theoretical principles of classical mechanics. First we explore particle dynamics based on Newton's laws of motion. Then we discuss particle dynamics in terms of the Lagrangian concept, which is based on energy concepts. Students learn, *how to describe and solve problems in theoretical classical mechanics *how to describe particle dynamics with Newton's and Lagrangian concepts *to critically compare Newton's concept and Lagrange's concept for certain physical problems |
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Homework: |
Homework (11 assignments,
each counting 100pts) will be assigned weekly and will be due by 5:00 pm
on the following Friday, unless explicitely altered at the time of
assignment. Late homework will not be accepted. Finished
homework should be placed in the designated box in the main office of
the Physics Department. Homework assignments and solutions will be
posted in the glass case in the Physics Department hallway. |
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| Examinations: | Two one-hour in-term examinations and a two hour final examination will be held during the semester. In-term exams will be held in the classroom. Upon request, an additional review class may be scheduled before each exam. The exams will be closed books and closed notes. | ||||||
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Exam 1 (in class) | Wed, Oct 17 | Taylor: approx. chapt. 1-5 | ||||
| Exam 2 (in class) | Wed, Nov 21 | Taylor: approx. chapt. 6-8, 13 |
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| Final Exam | Wed, Dec 19, 1-3pm | Taylor: approx. chapt. 1-10, 13, 14 |
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| Grading: | The maximum score for each homework will be 100 points. A solution (homework, exam) that presents nothing more than a restatement of the problem will receive zero credit. Credit will be given for clarity of presentation, illegible work will not be graded. For the final grade homework, exams, etc. will be weighted as follows: | ||||||
| Homework: | 40% | To pass the course, you need 50% of the total credits. Grades A - D (using +/-) are assigned equal weight for total credits between 50% and 100%. |
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| Exam 1: | 15% | ||||||
| Exam 2: | 15% | ||||||
| Final Exam: | 30% | ||||||
| Course policies: | Attendance at lectures is expected. Active class participation, questions are extremely welcome in the lectures. A missed exam will receive 0 credit unless the instructor is notified by email, phone, etc before the exam starts. Make-up exams will be individually scheduled with the student. | ||||||
| Student Obligations: Disabilities Services |
As students of UAF, you are bound by
the policies and regulations of the University of Alaska, UAF rules and
procedures, and the Student Honor Code. You are obligated to make
yourselves familiar with all conditions presented in the UAF Catalog. The Office of Disability Services implements the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and insures that UAF students have equal access to the campus and course materials. If you have any kind of dissability, please ensure that you go to the dissabilities services program coordinator. I will work with the office of disabilities services (203 WHIT, 474-7043) to provide reasonable accomodations to students with disabilities. |
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