PHY 331 Intermediate Mechanics I

Motion in two and three dimensions, motion under the influence of variable forces including central forces, damped and driven oscillations, systems of particles. An introduction to generalized coordinates and the Lagrangian approaches to solving problems in classical mechanics.

Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (Even years)

Prerequisites - PHY 218 with a “C” or higher and MATH 223
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - PHY 330
Course History -
Change to course rotation 03/2026, effective Fall 2026;Change to number, credit hour, description, and prerequisite 1/2017, effective Fall 2017; Course Rotation 8/2014, Change to prereq 7/2014, effective Winter 2015

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