Tarrant County College

 Course Information
Spring 2004
 

 Course Description:

This course introduces the student a calculus-based study of the dynamics of rigid bodies, force­-mass-acceleration, work energy relationships, impulse-momentum computations.

Course Prerequisite:

ENGR 2301 Mechanics I (Statics)

Course Focus:

The course will focus on the computational methods utilized for solving typical engineering problems involving forces acting on rigid bodies subjected to accelerated motion utilizing a lecture/homework problem format.

Text and References: 

 Course Goals:

The following list of course goals will be addressed in the course. These goals are directly related to the Performance Objectives (* designated a CRUCIAL goal).

1) differentiate between Statics and Dynamics
2) differentiate between kinematics and kinetics
3) discuss Rectilinear Kinematics
4) define position, displacement, velocity, and acceleration
5) apply the GIVEN/REQUIRED/SOLUTION format for presentation of engineering problem solutions
6) understand the implication of constant acceleration
7) solve problems involving continuous motion
8) understand the concept of curvilinear motion
9) solve problems involving curvilinear motion
10) solve problems involving dependent motion of two particles
11) solve problems involving relative motion analysis of two particles
12) demonstrate a knowledge of Newton's Laws of Motion
13) understand the Equation of Motion
14) solve problems involving the Equation of Motion, for varying coordinate systems
15) understand the Principle of Work and Energy for a particle
16) define Power and Efficiency
17) understand the. Principle of the  Conservation Energy for a particle
18) solve problems involving Work and Energy for a particle
19) understand the Principle of Linear Impulse and Momentum for a particle
20) understand the Conservation of Linear Momentum for a particle
21) understand the concept of Impact
22) define Angular Momentum for a particle
23) comprehend Angular Impulse and Momentum Principles for a particle
24) work problems involving Impulse and Momentum for a particle
25) understand the concepts involved in the Planar Kinematics of a rigid body
26) define the concepts of rigid body translation, rotation about a fixed axis and absolute general plane motion
27) solve problems involving relative-motion analysis for velocity and acceleration
28) comprehend the Principle of Work and Energy for a rigid body
29) understand the Principle of the Conservation of Energy for a rigid body
30) work problems involving Work and Energy for a rigid body
31) understand the Principle of Linear Momentum _for a rigid body
32) understand the Conservation of Linear Momentum for a rigid body
33) define Angular Momentum for a rigid body
34) understand Angular Impulse and Momentum Principles for a rigid body
35) solve problems involving Impulse and Momentum for a rigid body
36) solve problems involving Eccentric Impact for a rigid body

Student Contributions:

Each student is expected to spend approximately 2 hours outside class 1 hour of lecture preparing for class. Attendance at all classroom lectures is vital to successful course completion. 

Course Evaluation:

Evaluation of student achievement will be based upon completion and submittal of Homework Assignments. In addition Two Examinations and a Final Examination will be given.

Grade Calculation:

The Final Course Grade is computed by the following relationship:

(0.40) Homework Average + (0.40) Examination Average + (0.20) Final Exam Grade

Grading Scale

100-90 = A        89-80 = B          79-70 = C          69-60 = D          <60 = F

Course Schedule:

The class meets for 3 lecture hours per week. 

Performance Objectives

In all performance objectives of the course relating to definitions and typical physical values and constants, the student will be tested from memory.

1)   The student complete Examination #1. Performance will be satisfactory if the performance includes content goals 1 thru 24, which is consistent with instructor, text and lecture notes, and completed during one designated class period.

2)   The student complete Examination #2. Performance will be satisfactory if the performance includes content goals 25 thru 36, which is consistent with instructor, text and lecture notes, and completed during one designated class period.

3)   The student complete Final Examination.