Classical Mechanics
( 24 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Classical Mechanics
Overview of classical mechanics, significance, and historical background

Module #2
Describing Motion
Kinematics:defining position, velocity, and acceleration; rectilinear and circular motion

Module #3
Linear Kinematics
Motion in one dimension:displacement, velocity, and acceleration; graphical analysis

Module #4
Motion in Two and Three Dimensions
Vectors and vector operations; 2D and 3D motion; projectile motion

Module #5
Velocity and Acceleration in 2D and 3D
Relative motion; motion in polar coordinates; velocity and acceleration vectors

Module #6
Force and Newtons Laws
Introduction to forces; Newtons laws of motion; force diagrams

Module #7
Newtons First Law:Inertia
Inertial reference frames; conservation of momentum; inertial forces

Module #8
Newtons Second Law:Force and Acceleration
Force and acceleration; force diagrams; systems of forces

Module #9
Newtons Third Law:Action and Reaction
Action-reaction forces; momentum conservation; center of mass

Module #10
Energy and Work
Kinetic energy; potential energy; work-energy theorem

Module #11
Conservation of Energy
Energy conservation; potential energy curves; escape velocity

Module #12
Momentum and Collisions
Momentum conservation; elastic and inelastic collisions; center of mass

Module #13
Rigid Body Motion
Rotational kinematics; angular velocity and acceleration; torque

Module #14
Rotational Dynamics
Rotational motion; moment of inertia; torque and angular momentum

Module #15
Energy and Rotational Motion
Rotational kinetic energy; potential energy of rigid bodies

Module #16
Central Forces and Gravitation
Gravitational force; central forces; Keplers laws

Module #17
Oscillations and Vibrations
Simple harmonic motion; oscillations; damped and forced oscillations

Module #18
Non-Inertial Reference Frames
Rotating reference frames; Coriolis force; apparent forces

Module #19
Lagranges Equations
Introduction to Lagrangian mechanics; Lagranges equations

Module #20
Hamiltonian Mechanics
Introduction to Hamiltonian mechanics; Hamiltons equations

Module #21
Central Potentials and Scattering
Central potentials; scattering theory; Rutherford scattering

Module #22
Classical Chaos
Introduction to chaos theory; chaotic motion

Module #23
Applications of Classical Mechanics
Mechanical systems; vibrations; chaos in real-world systems

Module #24
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Classical Mechanics career

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