College Bulletin 2024-2025
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PHYS 007. Introductory Mechanics An introduction to classical mechanics. This course is suitable for potential majors, as well as students in other sciences or engineering who would like a course with more mathematical rigor and depth than PHYS 003 . Includes the study of kinematics and dynamics of point particles; conservation principles involving energy, momentum and angular momentum; rotational motion of rigid bodies, and oscillatory motion. Lab used for hands-on experimentation and occasionally for workshops that expand on lecture material. Prerequisite: MATH 025 and PHYS 005 or permission of the instructor. Natural sciences and engineering practicum. Lab required. 1 credit. Fall 2024. Raithel. Fall 2025. Raithel. Catalog chapter: Physics and Astronomy Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/physics-astronomy
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