PHYS 130A: Classical Mechanics

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 550

Prerequisites: MATH 009C, MATH 010A (may be taken concurrently); one of the following: PHYS 002A or PHYS 02HA with a grade of B- or better, PHYS 040A or PHYS 040HA with a grade of C- or better, PHYS 041A with a grade of C- or better

Description: Explores vector calculus, single-particle motion, oscillations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, central-forces motion, and celestial mechanics.

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Serves as a prerequisite for

PHYS 130B
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Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 44/60 44/60
2024-25 62/63 62/63
2023-24 49/60 49/60
2022-23 31/56 31/56
2021-22 54/57 54/57
2020-21 65/73 65/73
2019-20 73/83 73/83
2018-19 62/66 62/66
2017-18 43/50 43/50
2016-17 46/55 46/55