Information Package / Course Catalogue
Classical Mechanics
Course Code: FZK507
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To teach the Basic Concepts and Theorems of Classical Mechanics

Course Content

Lagrange Equations. Hamilton Equations. Conservation Laws. Integration of Equations of motion. Scattering Problem.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Fatih ERSAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to write the Lagrange functions of given systems and reach the equations of motion
2.To be able to understand the conservation laws and solve problems by using them
3.To be able to get the insight of the concepts of energy, momentum, centre of mass and angular momentum
4.To be able to integrate the equations of motion and explain the importance of them in physics
5.To be able to understand the importance of scattering in physics
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Classical Mechanics. H. Goldstein, C.P.Poole and J.L.Safko
2.Classical Mechanics. T.W. Kibble, F.H. Berkshire
3.Mechanics. L.D. Landau and E.M.Lifshitz
4.Variational Principles of Mechanics. C. Lanczos
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Analyse of basic principles
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Classical Mechanics. H. Goldstein, C.P.Poole and J.L.Safko. (p.1-22).
Week 2 - Theoretical
Velocity depended potentials
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Classical Mechanics. H. Goldstein, C.P.Poole and J.L.Safko. (p.22-29).Mechanics. L.D. Landau and E.M.Lifshitz. (p.1-8).
Week 3 - Theoretical
Variational principles and Lagrange equations
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Classical Mechanics. H. Goldstein, C.P.Poole and J.L.Safko. (p.34-44).Variational Principles of Mechanics. C. Lanczos. (p.35-48).
Week 4 - Theoretical
Centripetal force
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Classical Mechanics. H. Goldstein, C.P.Poole and J.L.Safko. (p.70-83).
Week 5 - Theoretical
Two-body problem
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Classical Mechanics. H. Goldstein, C.P.Poole and J.L.Safko. (p.92-106).Mechanics. L.D. Landau and E.M.Lifshitz. (p.25-35).Classical Mechanics. T.W. Kibble, F.H. Berkshire.(p.159-173).
Week 6 - Theoretical
Kinematics of rigid-body motion
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Classical Mechanics. H. Goldstein, C.P.Poole and J.L.Safko. (p.134-161).
Week 7 - Theoretical
Equations of motion of rigid-body
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Classical Mechanics. H. Goldstein, C.P.Poole and J.L.Safko. (p.184-200).Classical Mechanics. T.W. Kibble, F.H. Berkshire.(p.197-208).
Week 8 - Theoretical
Small oscillations (Midterm Exam)
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Classical Mechanics. H. Goldstein, C.P.Poole and J.L.Safko. (p.238-259).Classical Mechanics. T.W. Kibble, F.H. Berkshire.(p.253-272).
Week 9 - Theoretical
Special relativity in classical mechanics
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Classical Mechanics. H. Goldstein, C.P.Poole and J.L.Safko. (p.277-324).
Week 10 - Theoretical
Hamilton equations of motion
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Classical Mechanics. H. Goldstein, C.P.Poole and J.L.Safko. (p.334-349).Mechanics. L.D. Landau and E.M.Lifshitz. (p.131-135).Classical Mechanics. T.W. Kibble, F.H. Berkshire.(p.277-285).
Week 11 - Theoretical
Canonical transformations
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Classical Mechanics. H. Goldstein, C.P.Poole and J.L.Safko. (p.368-381).Variational Principles of Mechanics. C. Lanczos. (p.161-172).
Week 12 - Theoretical
Hamilton-Jacobi theory
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Classical Mechanics. H. Goldstein, C.P.Poole and J.L.Safko. (p.430-477).
Week 13 - Theoretical
Canonical perturbation theorem
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Classical Mechanics. H. Goldstein, C.P.Poole and J.L.Safko. (p.526-549).
Week 14 - Theoretical
Mechanics of continuous media
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Classical Mechanics. H. Goldstein, C.P.Poole and J.L.Safko. (p.558-577).
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%50
Assignment2%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory14103182
Midterm Examination1538
Final Examination17310
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
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PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
4
5
4
2
4
2
1
OÇ-2
5
5
5
3
2
4
2
2
OÇ-3
5
4
4
3
2
4
2
3
OÇ-4
4
5
5
4
3
3
3
2
OÇ-5
5
5
5
4
3
4
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026