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PHY254H1S-SUM
Classical Mechanics

Official description

The course analyzes the linear, nonlinear and chaotic behaviour of classical mechanical systems such as harmonic oscillators, rotating bodies, and central field systems.  The course will develop the analytical and numerical tools to solve such systems and determine their basic properties.  The course will include mathematical analysis, numerical exercises using Python, and participatory demonstrations of mechanical systems.

Prerequisite
PHY132H1/152H1 (PHY152H1 recommended), (MAT135H1,MAT136H1)/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1
Co-requisite
MAT235Y1/237Y1/257Y1
Exclusion
PHY255H1
Recommended preparation
MAT244H1/MAT267H1, PHY224H1
Textbook
                            ['Required: Classical Mechanics by John R. Taylor (University Science Books, 2005).', 'Recommended: Introduction to Classical Mechanics with Problems and Solutions by David Morin (Cambridge University Press 2007).']
Breadth requirement
BR=5
Distribution requirement
DR=SCI
course title
PHY254H1S-SUM
session
summer
year of study
2nd year
time and location
24L: TR 2-4 PM; room: on-line 12T: TR 4-5 PM; room: on-line

Delivery Methods

In Person

A course is considered In Person if it requires attendance at a specific location and time for some or all course activities.*.

* Subject to adjustments imposed by public health requirements for physical distancing.

Online - Synchronous
A course is considered Online Synchronous if online attendance is expected at a specific time for some or all course activities, and attendance at a specific location is not expected for any activities or exams.
Asynchronous
A course is considered Asynchronous if it has no requirement for attendance at a specific time or location for any activities or exams.