University of Virginia record :: April 1, 1915 :: University of Virginia Library

THE ACADEMIC FACULTY.

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SCHOOL OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS.

Professor Thornton.

Mr. Lapham.

For Undergraduates and Graduates.

Applied Mathematics C1: Theoretical Mechanics: Mathematics B2
or B3, or the equivalent, prerequisite.

First Term: The fundamental laws of motion, force, and energy,
and their applications to the Statics of material particles and solid bodies.
Elementary dynamics of the particle.

Second Term: The dynamics of the particle and an elementary study
of moments of inertia and the dynamics of the rigid body.

Third Term: Dynamics of the rigid body; attractions and potential.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10-11. Mechanical Laboratory. Professor
Thornton.

For Graduates.

Applied Mathematics D1: Analytical Mechanics:

Lectures are given in alternate sessions on the following topics. Hours
by appointment. Professor Thornton.

A. Theoretical Dynamics; Theory of Attractions (1914-1915).
B. Theory of Elasticity; Hydrodynamics (1915-1916).