MATH 137
Mathematical Methods of Classical Mechanics
Winter Quarter 2013
MoWe 11 am - 12:15 pm
383N
INSTRUCTOR - Professor Yakov Eliashberg
OFFICE 383S
Office hours: Mo 3:10-4pm TuWe 1-2pm
Text: V.I. Arnold Mathematical Methods of Classical Mechanics, Springer-Verlag, Second Edition
Homework will be given once every two weeks.
There will be a take-home Final Exam.
The grade will be based on attendance (40%), homework (30%) and the Final Exam (30%)
The class will be using the Piazza system: www.piazza.com.
Piazza is a question-and-answer platform specifically designed to get you answers fast.
You can use Piazza for asking questions, as well as answering questions of your classmates.
Please never hesitate to ask questions. Your questions will also benefit other students.
The instructor and the TA will be monitoring all the discussions on Piazza.