ENGI 220 Mechanics Dynamics*

This course covers particle and rigid body kinematics and kinetics, work/energy, impulse/momentum concepts, and a combined scalar/vector approach.

Credits

3 Credits

Prerequisite

ENGI 210

ENGI 220Mechanics Dynamics*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Mathematics & Enginerring

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Prerequisite Narrative

ENGI 210

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course covers particle and rigid body kinematics and kinetics, work/energy, impulse/momentum concepts, and a combined scalar/vector approach.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Apply Newton’s Laws to rectilinear and curvilinear motion
  • Solve kinetic and kinematic problems for both particle and rigid body motion
  • Successfully answer questions on the dynamic section of the EIT (Engineer in Training) exam

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of the following processes and concepts: a. Rectilinear motion of particles b. Curvilinear motion of particles c. Particle kinematics d. Newton's second law e. Momentum of a particle f. Newton's law of gravitation g. Work/energy methods h. Impulse/momentum methods i. Impact j. Kinematic analysis of particle systems k. Work/energy analysis of particle systems l. Impulse/momentum analysis of particle systems m. Kinematics of rigid body plane motion n. Kinetics of rigid body plane motion o. Work/energy analysis of rigid body plane motion p. Impulse/momentum analysis of rigid body plane motion

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Text

Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Dynamics, 10th edition, by Beer, Johnston, and Clausen, published by McGraw-Hill.