Physics 601, Fall 2021: Classical Mechanics

Class schedule: M,W 11am-12:20pm, Small 122
Office hours: I am always happy to speak with students from the class. Just stop by my office or arrange a meeting.
Course webpage: http://physics.wm.edu/~erlich/601F21/

Instructor - Josh Erlich
Small Hall, Room 332B
Office Phone: 757-221-3763
Email: erlich@physics.wm.edu

Course objectives:

Classical mechanics is a broad subject, and we will select topics that develop techniques for analyzing nontrivial classical systems, and topics that are essential for understanding other branches of physics. You are expected to master the major topics covered in the course and be able to solve relevant problems.
The course syllabus is available here.

Topics will include:

Text:  Classical Mechanics (third edition) by H. Goldstein, C. Poole, and J. Safko. Errata

Other references: 

Chegg, and other homework solutions offered online, are NOT acceptable references for the homeworks, but you may use them for studying. You are encouraged to work and study with your classmates, but your homework must reflect your own work.

Grading and exams: