PHYS331-Mechanics II
Fall 2009

Instructor: Dr. John D. Reid
Email: jreid@lhup.edu
Web Home Page: http://www.lhup.edu/jreid
Office: 226 Ulmer
Office Phone: 484-2078
Office Hours: Mon: 11:00-12:00
Tue: 11:00-12:00
Wed: 11:00-12:00
Fri: 11:00-1:00
Please feel free to make an appointment as well.
Meeting Time:MWF: 10:10-11:00
Meeting Place:Ulmer 219
Text: Thornton & Marion, Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems, 5thEd., Brooks/Cole
Course Description:
An intermediate course in Newtonian mechanics with emphasis on mathematical principles and methods. Topics include variational calculus and applied to Legrangian and Hamiltonian methods, applications of Legrangian mechanics such as central force motion, oscillations and coupled oscillations.
GRADING: Homework 20%
  Tests 80%
Tests
There will 4 tests during the semester. Format for the tests will be discussed in class.
Homework
Homework will be given regularly. Homework is essential to understanding the course mateial. Homework problems will be worth 10 points each, unless otherwise stated by the instructor.