ENGR& 215 - Dynamics

5 Credits

Kinematics and kinetics of 2- and 3-D particles and rigid bodies using vector analysis. Covers work/energy and impulse/momentum methods for translation and rotation.

Pre-requisite(s) ENGR& 214 min 2.0, MATH& 152 min 2.0 and PHYS 201 min 2.0.
FeesEngineering Fee Science Lab Support Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day
Designed to Serve Designed for students pursuing engineering degrees.
Active Date 20240401T16:28:14

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA

Science

Course Outline

Rectilinear motion
Curvilinear motion in rectangular coordinates
Coordinates: path and cylindrical
Kinetics
Newton’s second law
Angular momentum
Work-energy methods
Impulse and momentum
Impact
Systems of particles
Plane motion: kinematics, kinetics, energy methods, and impulse-momentum

Student Learning Outcomes
Analyze two and three dimensional dynamics systems based on principles of mechanics

Apply vector, matrix, and computer methods for problem analysis

Use effective presentation skills to discuss engineering problems

Correctly apply writing standards to discuss engineering problems

Apply principles of dynamics in engineering design process