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Intermediate Mechanics and Relativity PHYS 211 (3)

An intermediate mechanics course covering kinematics, dynamics, calculus of variations and Lagrange's equations, non-inertial reference frames, central forces and orbits, rigid body motion, and special relativity. Prerequisite: MATH 251; MATH 232 or MATH 240; PHYS 255 or ENSC 380. All prerequisite courses require a minimum grade of C-. Recommended Corequisite: MATH 260.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Jeffrey McGuirk
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby