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MC256 Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Dynamics

MC256 Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Dynamics

Credits: 10 Convenor: Dr. M. D. Dampier Semester: 2

Prerequisites: essential: MC123, MC126, MC127, MC224
Assessment: Regular coursework: 20% One and a half hour exam in May/June: 80%

Lectures: 18 Problem Classes: 5
Tutorials: none Private Study: 52
Labs: none Seminars: none
Project: none Other: none
Surgeries: none Total: 75

Course Description

This course will introduce Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, and will show how the equations of motion of quite complicated systems can be derived (and solved) more easily by setting up a Lagrangian functional and using appropriate variatonal principles.

Aims

To introduce the powerful Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of dynamics, and to show how these can be used to simplify and solve problems in applied mathematics.

Objectives

To be announced.

Syllabus

To be announced.

Transferable Skills

To be announced.

Reading list

To be announced.,

Details of Assessment

The final assessment of this module will consist of 20% coursework and 80% from the one and a half hour examination in May/June. The coursework contribution will come from weekly work. The examination paper will contain 4 questions with full marks obtainable for solutions to any 3.

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