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PHYS-3356: Intermediate Mechanics

Description: Formal aspects of classical mechanics and dynamics. Topics include Newtonian, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian theory applied to non-relativistic systems in one, two, and three dimensions, relativistic dynamics, linear algrbra applied to coupled many-body motion, small oscillations, and rigid body motion.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: PHYS-3355

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 2.66 (rounds to B-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 21.85%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 3.90%

Hans Robinson202326.2%27.4%20.6%13.8%7.8%4.3%2.475
Robert B Vogelaar202459.6%36.1%0.0%2.2%0.0%2.1%3.571

Grade Distribution Over Time

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Fall 2019Fall 2020Spring 2021Spring 2022Spring 2023Spring 2024Term050% W