DRAFT Academic Bulletin 2025-2026 
    
    Jun 07, 2025  
DRAFT Academic Bulletin 2025-2026

PHYS 310 - Mechanics of Particles


Credits: 4
A mathematical study of particles and systems of particles using Newton’s laws of motion and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics. Topics include forces, energy, and potential; gravitation and orbits; and momentum and collisions.

Prerequisite: PHYS 120  (or PHYS 102  with permission of the instructor), and MATH 280  (or concurrent registration in MATH 280 ).

Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.