Physics 321: Classical Mechanics I

Syllabus
Phy 321 Fall 2026 Syllabus

Textbook
Classical Mechanics, John R. Taylor

Overview of this Course:
The first of a two-semester sequence offering an intermediate-level treatment of the principal topics of classical physics. Topics include particle motion, air resistance, energy and momentum conservation, oscillations, the calculus of variations, and Lagrangian Mechanics, and Central force motion.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in PHY 121, PHY 261, and prior or concurrent enrollment in MAT 252, or permission of Instructor.

Credits: 3

Problem Sets

Problem Set 1
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Miscellaneous

Double Atwoods Notes from 16 Sep—finish by solving for acceleration of mass 1—turn in Monday for 5 pts extra credit.