Classical Mechanics (MAY648)

Undergraduate Courses Outlines - Department of Mathematics

General

School	School of Science
Academic Unit	Department of Mathematics
Level of Studies	Undergraduate
Course Code	MAE648
Semester	6
Course Title	Classical Mechanics
Independent Teaching Activities	Lectures (Weekly Teaching Hours: 4, Credits: 7.5)
Course Type	General Background
Prerequisite Courses	-
Language of Instruction and Examinations	Greek
Is the Course Offered to Erasmus Students	Yes (in English)
Course Website (URL)	See eCourse, the Learning Management System maintained by the University of Ioannina.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes

The course provides an introduction to theoretical physics, and aims to broaden the knowledge of Mechanics already gained even in secondary education, with the basic criterion being the mathematical formalism of physical problems. Therefore, the course introduces the basic concepts of Classical Mechanics and their application to particles, particle systems and continuous media. Upon completion of this course the students will be able to use advanced mathematics to describe natural phenomena and interpret mathematical results in physical terms. Also, students are expected to develop skills for formulating and solving physical problems.

General Competences

Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology Criticism and self-criticism Production of free, creative and inductive thinking.

Syllabus

Review and connection via physical concepts with the basic tools: areas, mass and density, inertia, center of mass and moments. Review of basic types of differential equations and basic concepts of mechanics (space, time and material point). Newton's axioms and the notion of power. Linear motion, energy and angular momentum. Central forces, many-body systems. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics.

Teaching and Learning Methods - Evaluation

Delivery	Face to face
Use of Information and Communications Technology	Yes
Teaching Methods	Activity Semester Workload Lectures 52 Self study 104 Exercises 31.5 Course total 187.5
Student Performance Evaluation	Final exam

Attached Bibliography

See the official Eudoxus site or the local repository of Eudoxus lists per academic year, which is maintained by the Department of Mathematics. Additionally:

• Κ. Τσίγκανος, Εισαγωγή στη Θεωρητική Μηχανική, Εκδόσεις Σταμούλη, 2004.