PHYS4100

Classical Mechanics

Name: Classical Mechanics
Rating: 4.04 (47 reviews)

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

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.04 / 5

Based on 47 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Michael J Naughton
Fall 2026
Michael Naughton
Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022 · Official rating 4.12/5
Ying Ran
Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.71/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Michael J Naughton · Higgins Hall 260 F 03:00PM-03:50PM;Higgins Hall 260 TuTh 12:00 Noon-01:15PM · Offered