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Course Info for PHYS - 301 - 01, Spring 2026
Class number: 2808 Title: Analytical Mechanics Department: Physics
Career: Undergraduate Component: Lecture Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 15 Current enrollment: 13 Available seats: 2
Start date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 End date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM, MC - 307 Instructor(s): Schwartz, Eyal
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C- or better in Physics 231 and either Mathematics 231 or 234.
Distribution Requirement: Meets Natural Science Requirement
Course Description:
This course provides an advanced study of classical mechanics, focusing on the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations. It explores the foundations of motion, constraints, symmetries and conservation laws, offering a systematic framework for analyzing complex dynamical systems.
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