| Academic Year |
2023 |
| Offering Department |
Physics |
Quota |
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Course Co-ordinator |
Prof S Q Shen, Physics < sshen@hku.hk > |
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Teachers Involved |
(Prof S Q Shen,Physics)
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Course Objectives
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Build on the advanced undergraduate level course PHYS3350, this course further discusses concepts and mathematical techniques in classical mechanics through special topics and applications. It serves as an elective course to better prepare students for their postgraduate studies in physics or other related disciplines.
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Course Contents & Topics |
Topics include: Hamiltonian principles, Lagrangian formulation of dynamics, nonlinear problems, many-body systems, variational principle, generalized coordinates, simple application of Lagrangian equation.
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Course Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
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CLO 1 |
explain the difference between Newtonian mechanics and analytical mechanics |
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CLO 2 |
solve the mechanical problems using Lagrangian formalism |
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CLO 3 |
discuss the connection between classical mechanics and quantum mechanics from Hamiltonian formalism |
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CLO 4 |
apply the variational principle to real physical situations |
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Pre-requisites
(and Co-requisites and
Impermissible combinations) |
Pass in PHYS3350
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| Course to PLO Mapping |
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| Offer in 2023 - 2024 |
N
To be confirmed
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Examination |
To be confirmed
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Offer in 2024 - 2025 |
N
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Course Grade |
A+ to F
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Grade Descriptors |
| A | Demonstrate thorough mastery at an advanced level of extensive knowledge and skills required for attaining all the course learning outcomes. Show strong analytical and critical abilities and logical thinking, with evidence of original thought, and ability to apply knowledge to a wide range of complex, familiar and unfamiliar situations. Apply highly effective organizational and presentational skills. |
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| B | Demonstrate substantial command of the knowledge and skills required for attaining at least most of the course learning outcomes. Show evidence of analytical and critical abilities and logical thinking, and ability to apply knowledge to familiar and some unfamiliar situations. Apply effective organizational and presentational skills. |
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| C | Demonstrate general but incomplete command of knowledge and skills required for attaining most of the course learning outcomes. Show evidence of some analytical and critical abilities and logical thinking, and ability to apply knowledge to most familiar situations. Apply moderately effective organizational and presentational skills. |
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| D | Demonstrate partial but limited command of knowledge and skills required for attaining some of the course learning outcomes. Show evidence of some coherent and logical thinking, but with limited analytical and critical abilities. Show limited ability to apply knowledge to solve problems. Apply limited or barely effective organizational and presentational skills. |
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| Fail | Demonstrate little or no evidence of command of knowledge and skills required for attaining the course learning outcomes. Lack of analytical and critical abilities, logical and coherent thinking. Show very little or no ability to apply knowledge to solve problems. Organization and presentational skills are minimally effective or ineffective. |
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Communication-intensive Course |
N
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Course Type |
Lecture-based course
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Course Teaching
& Learning Activities |
| Activities |
Details |
No. of Hours |
| Lectures |
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36 |
| Tutorials |
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12 |
| Reading / Self study |
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80 |
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Assessment Methods
and Weighting |
| Methods |
Details |
Weighting in final
course grade (%) |
Assessment Methods
to CLO Mapping |
| Assignments |
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20 |
CLO 1,2,3,4 |
| Examination |
3-hour written exam |
50 |
CLO 1,2,3,4 |
| Test |
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30 |
CLO 1,2,3,4 |
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Required/recommended reading
and online materials |
Lecture notes provided by Course Coordinator
H. Goldstein, C. Poole, and J. Safko, Classical Mechanics, (Pearson Education Inc, 2004)
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Course Website |
http://moodle.hku.hk
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Additional Course Information |
NIL
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