PHYS 210Classical Mechanics and Thermal Physics
Generalized coordinates, Lagrange and Hamiltonian mechanics, Poisson Brackets, Classical field theory, other advanced topics in classical dynamics. Introduction to thermodynamics, thermodynamic potentials and Legendre transforms, entropy, distribution functions. (Formerly Classical Mechanics.)
Enrollment is restricted to graduate students only, except by permission of instructor.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am | ISB 231 | A. Sher | Open 7/10 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Wed Fri 9:10am–10:50am | ISB 231 | S. Syzranov | Open 9/10 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Sher | 2.8 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 63% | 19 |
| Sergey Syzranov | 4.1 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 85% | 13 |
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