AST 3200 - Astromechanics

Institution:

Appalachian State University

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Description:

An introduction to classical and modern techniques in the study of orbiting celestial bodies. Lecture topics will include the solution of the 2-body problem with applications to comet orbits, the restricted 3-body problem, and solutions to the n-body problem. Prerequisites: PHY 1103 or PHY 1150; and MAT 1120. Lecture two hours.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.appstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(828) 262-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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