PHYS7711

Classical Mechanics

Name: Classical Mechanics
Rating: 3.72 (36 reviews)

Kinematics and dynamics, variational principles, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations, canonical transformations, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, small oscillations, rigid body motion, relativistic mechanics.

Course overview

Department: Physics
School: MCAS
Credits: 3

Requirements fulfilled

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

Official evaluation summary

3.72 / 5

Based on 36 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

Andrzej Herczynski
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024 · Official rating 3.69/5
Krzysztof Kempa
Fall 2021 · Official rating 2.78/5
Ying Ran
Fall 2023, Fall 2022 · Official rating 4.64/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Andrzej Herczynski · Higgins Hall 260 MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered