Motion in a Noninertial Reference Frame Ch. Dynamics of Rigid Bodies Ch. Coupled Oscillations Ch. The Theory of Special Relativity A required, essential feature of the course not provided by the text will be special emphasis throughout this course on numerical methods involving use of computers to solve mechanics problems. Access to a computer with a web browser and certain mathematical packages is required in order to receive assignments, solve some homework problems, and have access to other class material.
Homework is past due after two subsequent lectures.
Some of the homework problems will require use of a computer and mathematical packages. Examinations There will be three examinations. Each exam will be given in our classroom. Examinations will be open book, open notes, with calculator allowed. Class attendance is essential in order to be adequately prepared for the exams.