Extended Syllabus
(2013 1ST Semester)
Course
Course Title
Mechanics I
Credit
3
Class Time
Tue. 10:30~12:00, Thu 10:30~12:00
Instructor's
Photo
PHY2001
Number
Enrollment
nd
2
Eligibility
grade students of
physics major
Classroom
TBA
Name: Bum-Hoon Lee
Homepage: http://field.sogang.ac.kr
E-mail: bhl@sogang.ac.kr
Telephone: 02-705-8427
Office: RA 310
Office Hours: Tue. 13:00~16:00, Thu. 13:00~16:00
Ⅰ. Course Overview
1. Description
This course contains the basic theories of particle systems, i.e. single particle motions,
oscillations and multi-particle systems of rigid body and so on. And also introduce
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian which are new ways to describe particle systems.
2. Prerequisites
Fundamentals of PhysicsⅠ, Calculus I and Calculus II
3. Course
Format (%)
Lecture
100 %
Discussion
Experiment/Practicum
0%
Field study
0%
Presentations
0%
Other
0%
0%
4. Evaluation (%)
mid-term
Exam
40 %
Final exam
40 %
Quizzes
0%
Presentations
Projects
0%
0%
1
Assignments
Participation
15 %
5%
Other
0%
Ⅱ. Course Objectives
Focus on the Newton Mechanics which is the basic theory to understand universe
systematically and introduce Lagrangian theory which is higher level technique and compare
it. From this, understand how to analysis or physical approach to the system composed by
particle(s).
Ⅲ. Course Format
(* In detail)
Every class is composed of 100% lecture. Lecturer will explain basic mathematics of
mechanics and basic theories of mechanical systems with simple examples. If time is enough,
then the Lecturer will also explain more advanced theories of mechanics.
Ⅳ. Course Requirements and Grading Criteria
2
Ⅴ. Course Policies
1. There is an exercise class, in which the Teaching Assistant, will solve assignments
and answer questions. Sometimes this class will used for the make-up class. This is
not a regular lecture, so the time will be fixed at the first lecture.
2. If a student be late less than 10 minutes in the class, the student gets “late” for that
class, while more that 10 minutes, gets “absence” for that class.
3. If a student get the total score less than 10 points, the student gets “F” for the
course.
4. If a student cheat during the exam, the student gets “F” for the course
Ⅵ. Materials and References
1. Textbook:
R.D. Gregory, “Classical Mechanics”, Cambridge, 2006
2. References:


G. R. Fowles, G.L. Cassiday, “Analytical Mechanics” 7th edition, ThomsonBrook/Cole, 2005 (참고 : 번역판 : 강주상 역, “해석역학” (에드텍))

Tai L. Chow, “Classical Mechanics”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1995

Thornton, Marion, “Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems”, 5th edition,
Thomson-Brook/Cole, 2004

K. R. Symon, “Mechanics” (연합출판)
Ⅶ. Course Schedule
(* Subject to change)
Learning Objectives
Topics
Week
Class Work
1
(Methods)
Materials
(Required Readings)
Assignments
Week
2
Learning Objectives
Topics
Matrices, Vectors and Vector Calculus
Basic Mathematics of Mechanics
Lecture
Textbook - Chapter 1 and 2
Some problems
Newtonian Mechanics - Single Particle
Single Particle System
3
Class Work
(Methods)
Materials
(Required Readings)
Assignments
Learning Objectives
Topics
Week
Class Work
3
(Methods)
Materials
(Required Readings)
Assignments
Learning Objectives
Topics
Week
Class Work
4
(Methods)
Materials
(Required Readings)
Assignments
Learning Objectives
Topics
Week
5
Class Work
(Methods)
Materials
(Required Readings)
Assignments
Week
Learning Objectives
Lecture
Textbook - Chapter 3
Some problems
Oscillations
Oscillations of Weight with massless spring
Lecture
Textbook - Chapter 5
Some problems
Nonlinear Oscillations and Chaos
Chaotic Motions
Lecture
Textbook - Chapter 8
Some problems
Gravitation
Particle Motions on the Gravitational Field
Lecture
Textbook - Chapter 3, 7
Some problems
Calculus of Variations
4
6
Topics
Class Work
(Methods)
Materials
(Required Readings)
Assignments
Learning Objectives
Topics
Week
Class Work
7
(Methods)
Materials
(Required Readings)
Stationary of Integral Functional.
Lecture
Textbook - Chapter 13
Some problems
Hamilton's Principle - Lagrangian
Euler-Lagrangian Equation
Lecture
Textbook - Chapter 12
Assignments
Some problems
Learning Objectives
Midterm exam
Topics
Week
Class Work
8
(Methods)
Materials
(Required Readings)
Assignments
Learning Objectives
Week
9
Topics
Class Work
(Methods)
Materials
(Required Readings)
Hamiltonian Dynamics
Hamilton’s Equations and Phase Space
Lecture
Textbook - Chapter 14
5
Assignments
Learning Objectives
Topics
Week
Class Work
10
(Methods)
Materials
(Required Readings)
Assignments
Learning Objectives
Topics
Week
Class Work
11
(Methods)
Materials
(Required Readings)
Assignments
Learning Objectives
Topics
Week
Class Work
12
(Methods)
Materials
(Required Readings)
Assignments
Week
13
Learning Objectives
Topics
Some problems
Central Force Motion
Radial Motion Equation
Lecture
Textbook - Chapter 7
Some problems
Dynamics of a system of particles
Multi-Particle Systems
Lecture
Textbook - Chapter 9 and 10
Some problems
Non-inertial Reference Frame
Moving (Rotational) Frame
Lecture
Textbook - Chapter 17
Some problems
Rigid Bodies I
Basics of Multi-Particle System
6
Class Work
(Methods)
Materials
(Required Readings)
Lecture
Textbook - Chapter 11
Assignments
Some problems
Learning Objectives
Rigid Bodies II
Topics
Week
Class Work
14
(Methods)
Materials
(Required Readings)
Assignments
Learning Objectives
Topics
Week
Class Work
15
(Methods)
Materials
(Required Readings)
Assignments
Learning Objectives
Details of Rigid Bodies
Lecture
Textbook - Chapter 11 and 19
Some problems
Coupled Oscillations
Oscillations with Multi Springs and Normal Modes
Lecture
Textbook - Chapter 5 and 15
Some problems
Final exam
Topics
Week
Class Work
16
(Methods)
Materials
(Required Readings)
Assignments
7
Ⅷ. Special Accommodations
For students with physical handicap the instructor will take necessary action to
accommodate upon requests,
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