PHYS 4100 Classical Mechanics
This course studies classical mechanics at the intermediate level and develops analytical skills for later physics courses. It includes: single particle dynamics and oscillations; conservative forces and conservation laws; gravitation and central force motion; Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics; system of particles and rigid body dynamics.
Course overview
- Department
- Physics
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 4
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Requirements fulfilled
- Applied Physics B.S.: At least two of the following Advanced Physics Courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Mathematics B.S.: Natural science, computer science, or economics corequisites (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Physics B.S.: Required Physics Courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.04 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.21 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Michael Naughton | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 7–9 hrs/week | 12 of 14 |
| Fall 2024 | Michael Naughton | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | — | 10 of 11 |
| Fall 2023 | Michael Naughton | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 10 of 13 |
| Fall 2022 | Michael Naughton | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 8 of 8 |
| Fall 2021 | Ying Ran | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 7–9 hrs/week | 7 of 11 |