| Course Title: Analytical Mechanics |
| Start Date: 01/27/2026 End Date: 05/12/2026 |
| Term: Spring Semester 2026 |
| Description: Newton's great innovation was the description of the world by differential equations, the beginning of physics as we know it. This course studies Newtonian mechanics for a point particle in 1, 2, and 3 dimensions, systems of particles, rigid bodies, and the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations. |
| Distribution(s): II - Math & Sciences |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Spencer Smith | 413-538-2206 | smiths@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 01/27/2026 - 05/12/2026 | Lecture | Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 01:45PM - 03:00PM | TBA | TBA | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| Prereq: PHYS-205. | Take previously | Required |
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| Course Tags |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| None |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Closed | Capacity: 20 | Enrollment: 20 | Available: 0 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| Title: Classical Mechanics Author: Taylor, John Copyright: 2005 Edition: Volume: ISBN: 9781891389221 Publisher: University Science Books |
Required | 96.50 |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is the complete book list for this class. |