Goucher College 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Goucher College 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

PHY 281 - Mathematical Methods for Mechanics (4 Cr.)


This course presents kinematics and dynamics of particles using Newtonian and Langrangian techniques, while also introducing students to some common mathematical methods used in the physical sciences. Topics from physics include central force motion, oscillations and normal mode analysis, nonlinear dynamics. Mathematical topics can include differential equations, partial differentiation, series expansions, calculus of variation, and some special functions. Lecture. Prerequisite: PHY 220  or permission of instructor. Spring semester. Dukan.