ENGR 2120 - Dynamics (Particles and Rigid Bodies)

3 sem hrs cr

This course is a study of particle kinematics, absolute and relative motion, kinetics, applications of Newton’s Laws, work-energy principle, impulse-momentum principle, systems of particles, kinematics of rigid bodies, and mechanical vibrations. Prerequisite: MATH 1920  and ENGR 2110  

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT

Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to…

• understand, analyze, and solve particle kinematics problems.
• understand, analyze, and solve 2-D, rigid body kinematics.
• apply Newton’s methods to solve kinetics problems.
• apply work/energy methods to solve kinetics problems (particles, rigid bodies, and systems).
• apply impulse/momentum methods to solve kinetics problems (particles, rigid bodies, and systems).
• understand, analyze, and solve equations of motion and natural frequencies of single-degree-of-freedom vibratory systems.