ENGR& 215 Dynamics

5 credits

This course covers a vector treatment of kinematics and kinetics of particles in rectilinear and curvilinear motion followed by the study of rigid bodies in general plane motion. Newton’s Second Law, along with the principles of work and energy, impulse and momentum, and conservation of energy, will be applied to a large selection of problems dealing with the interactions of bodies and force systems.

Prerequisites: ENGR& 214 and MATH& 152

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Analyze motions of bodies
Solve problems focused on motion of a particle or rigid body
Critically evaluate a proposal, claim, process, or theory
Properly apply the rules for handling significant relation between forces, mass property, and kinetics of a mechanical system
Perform dimensional and unit analysis
Manipulate formulas to perform sensitivity analysis of systems in one or more variables
Apply Newton’s Law, work and energy principle equations, and impulse and momentum concepts in engineering and science
Demonstrate application of engineering problem solving processes
Use appropriate quantitative tools to respond to scientific questions, represent data, and document scientific findings.
Participate in developing functional project teams
Effectively communicate with fellow team members, the public, and members of the scientific community using written, oral, and visual communication methods
Articulate that science relies on evidence and that scientific knowledge is tentative, open to revision, falsifiable, and subject to constraints

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20