ENGR& 215 Dynamics (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled General Transfer Elective
Formerly ENGR 230 - CCN
Prerequisite ENGR& 214 and PHYS& 221 with at least a 1.5 grade in each of these classes
Course Description
Introduction to the principles of Dynamics. Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies. Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies using equilibrium, work-energy, and impulse-momentum methods. Vector methods used throughout the course.
Course Content
A. Kinematics of particles position, velocity, acceleration.
B. Kinematics of rigid bodies translation and rotation.
C. Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies using Newtons” method.
D. Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies using work-energy.
E. Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies using impulse-momentum.
Student Outcomes
Kinematics of Particles and Rigid Bodies (A,B)
1. Describe the kinematic behavior of a particle or rigid body in rectilinear, curvilinear, or space motion.
2. Determine kinematic behavior using analytical and graphical methods.
3. Analyze 2D motion using applicable coordinate systems rectangular, polar, or normal-tangential.
4. Analyze 3D motion using applicable coordinate systems rectangular, cylindrical, or spherical.
5. Describe the kinematic behavior of particles and rigid bodies in relative motion.
Kinetics of Particles and Rigid Bodies (C,D)
6. Describe the kinetic behavior of particles and rigid bodies using Newtons” method.
7. Describe the kinetic behavior of particles and rigid bodies using the work-energy method.
8. Describe the kinetic behavior of particles and rigid bodies using the impulse-momentum method.
General Outcomes
9. Use computer software for analysis.
10. Complete a design project and write a technical report.
11. Formulate reasonable and productive methods to solve problems.
12. Work as a productive member of a group.
13. Participate actively and responsibly in all course activities.
Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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