Engineering Science

220. Dynamics.  This course covers kinematics of particles and rigid bodies in planar motion, work and energy, impulse and momentum; introduction to mechanical vibrations. Three lectures.  Three lectures.(3 credits)

Prerequisite: ENGS 206

Course Objectives:

The student will be able to:

• Determine the kinematics of a particle or rigid body using a force or energy analysis.

• Analyze problems using momentum principles.

• Determine the forces associated with the motion of a particle or rigid body.

• Determine the magnitude and effects associated with friction.

Course Syllabus:

Textbook:  

Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics, by Beer and Johnston, 6th Edition (McGraw-Hill)

Topics:

1. Kinematics of Particles

2. Kinetics of Particles: Force Analysis

3. Kinetics of Particles: Energy Analysis

4. Systems of Particles

5. Kinematics of Rigid Bodies

6. Plane Motion of Rigid Bodies: Forces

7. Plane Motion of Rigid Bodies: Energy

ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:

Engineering Science: 3 credits (100%)

Prepared by:  Dr. Graham Walker   Date: December 20, 2000