Faculty Syllabus

1. Course Description:
Calculus-based study of the composition and resolution of forces. Vector algebra, force systems, free body diagrams; equilibrium of particles, rigid bodies and struc-tures; centroids, distributed loads, friction and moment of inertia.
2. Prerequisites:
• Engineering Physics I (PHYS 2425) or equivalent.
• Calculus II (MATH 2414).
Based on this, I will assume that the student has previous knowledge of vectors, vector addition, the scalar product and the vector product. The student who is well prepared for this class should know how to do all the problems given on the first day of class.
By the first day of class, all students must present documentation showing they have satisfied the prerequisites. Examples of documentation: 1) recent grade re-port, 2) transcript. If you do not have the prerequisites or you can not produce docu-mentation, you should withdraw from the course or you will be withdrawn.

Textbook: Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics, 12th edition, by F. P. Beer, E.
R. Johnston Jr., and D. F. Mazurek, P. J. Cornwell and B. P. Self.
6. Subject Matter: In this course we will cover chapters 2 through 9. We will omit some sections in these chapters and I will point them out as we go. Chapter 1 is an introduction and will be reviewed quickly.

Textbook: Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics, 12th edition, by F. P. Beer, E.
R. Johnston Jr., and D. F. Mazurek, P. J. Cornwell and B. P. Self.
6. Subject Matter: In this course we will cover chapters 2 through 9.

We will omit some sections in these chapters and I will point them out as we go. Chapter 1 is an introduction and will be reviewed quickly.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. State the fundamental principles used in the study of mechanics.
2. Define magnitude and direction of forces and moments and identify associated scalar and vector products.
3. Draw free body diagrams for two- and three-dimensional force systems.
4. Solve problems using the equations of static equilibrium.
5. Compute the moment of force about a specified point or line.
6. Replace a system of forces by an equivalent simplified system.
7. Analyze the forces and couples acting on a variety of objects.
8. Determine unknown forces and couples acting on objects in equilibrium.
9. Analyze simple trusses using the method of joints or the method of sections.
10. Determine the location of the centroid and the center of mass for a system of discrete particles and for objects of arbitrary shape.
11. Analyze structures with a distributed load.

6 Course Policies
1. Attendance/Class Participation:
• Regular and punctual class attendance is expected of all students. The class meets MW 5:00 – 6:55 PM. You will be given a 10-minute break.
• I will call roll and record attendance regularly. If you are absent 4 consecutive class days, you will be withdrawn.
• Also I will ask you to do class activities and solve problems which will be due right at the end of class. NO MAKE-UP FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES.
2. Homework Policy: Homework is assigned as shown in the homework schedule (page 8) and is administered by the online McGraw Hill Connect Homework System. Under Blackboard content.
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4. Class Activities will consist mostly of problem solving done in class. No make - ups for missed class activities.