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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "ENGR 240"
COURSE NAME: "Dynamics"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Summer Session II 2024
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Andrei Ramniceanu
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MTWTH 9:00 AM 10:50 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisites: ENGR 210, MA 495
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of dynamic behavior of particles and rigid bodies. Students will understand the need for different coordinate systems and different frames of reference, as well as their relation to position, velocity, and acceleration. The concepts of work and energy, and impulse and momentum will be discussed, with an emphasis on how to make a proficient use of them.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Fundamentals of the motion of particles and rigid bodies including kinematics and kinetics.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Write and solve the appropriate scalar and vector equations for particles in rectilinear and curvilinear motion.
2. Write and solve the appropriate scalar and vector equations for rigid bodies in translation, rotation, and planar motion.
3. Write and solve the appropriate equations for motion using the Newton’s 2nd law, work-energy, and momentum methods.
4. Use vector algebra to solve dynamics problems.
5. Begin to solve open-ended problems.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics | Beer, Johnston, Mazurek, Cornwell | McGraw Hill | 9780073398136 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Homework | Homework will be assigned and graded. | 15 |
| Exams | Three in-class exams will be given. | 50 |
| Final Exam | The Final Exam is comprehensive | 35 |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. The final exam period runs until ____________
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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SCHEDULE
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Session
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Session Focus
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Reading Assignment /
Other Assignment
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Meeting Place/Exam Dates
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Week 1
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Chapter 11: Particle Motion
Rectilinear motion
Curvilinear motion:
-Rectangular components
-Tangential & Normal components
-Radial & Transverse components
Ch. 15: Rigid Body Motion
Translation & Rotation
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HW
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Week 2
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Ch. 15: Rigid Body Motion (cont'd)
General Plane Motion-Velocity
General Plane Motion – Acceleration
Velocity & Acceleration with respect to a moving frame
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HW
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Exam 1
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Week 3
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Ch. 12: Kinetics of a Particle
Newton’s 2ndLaw
Ch. 16: Kinetics of Rigid Bodies
Newton’s 2ndLaw
Constrained plane motion
Ch. 13: Particle: Work-Energy Principles
Potential Energy & Conservation of Energy
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HW
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Exam 2
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Week 4
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Ch. 17: Rigid Bodies: Work-Energy Principles
Chs 12&13: Particle-Impulse & Momentum
Ch. 17: Rigid Bodies: Impulse Momentum
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HW
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Exam 3
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Week 5
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Ch. 17: Rigid Bodies: Impulse Momentum (cont)
Ch. 13: Particles: Impact
Ch. 17: Rigid Bodies: Impact
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HW
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Final Exam COMPREHENSIVE
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