PHYS 105Mechanics
Particle dynamics in one, two, and three dimensions. Conservation laws. Small oscillations, Fourier series and Fourier integral solutions. Phase diagrams and nonlinear motions, Lagrange's equations, and Hamiltonian dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 5A or PHYS 15A, plus PHYS 5L; and PHYS 116A, or MATH 21 plus MATH 24, or AM 10 plus AM 20; and ASTR 119 or CSE 20. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 116C or MATH 107 is required.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Thim Lecture 001 | M. Hance | Open 82/89 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hance | 4.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 88% | 7 |
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