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.
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
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.