Course Syllabus

ENGR 2010 Statics

Course Description

ENGR 2010 Statics explores the fundamental principles of mechanics statics for scenarios where systems are generally not moving and in equilibrium. This course introduces practical applications to everyday engineering problem solving using statics principles, coupled with trigonometry, algebra and calculus. Topics include force vectors, equilibrium of a particle, force system resultants, equilibrium of a rigid body, structural analysis, internal forces, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia. This course is a pre-requisite to a series of more advanced classes including Dynamics and Mechanics of Materials. This course is designed for engineering majors and fulfills the pre-engineering requirements for the Associates of Pre-Engineering as well as requirements to apply for the Professional Program of several Engineering Majors.

Justification

This course is designed as a component of the standard preprofessional curriculum in engineering. ENGR 2010 is the first of a four-course series in mechanics of materials. This course is often the first significant engineering class for first-year students; as such, emphasis is placed upon the process of problem solving and the appropriate presentation of the analysis. This course is designed to be equivalent to those taught by other engineering programs in the Utah system as ENGR 2010.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to apply previously studied math skills and physical principles to solve practical engineering problems using both the metric and English engineering systems of measurement.
2. Students will be able to analyze and solve problems related to force and moment systems which are in static equilibrium.
3. Students will be able to determine the internal forces in structural members including beams, trusses and frames.

Course Content

This course covers the fundamental principles and creative problem-solving methods for some or all the following topics: force vectors, equilibrium of a particle, force system resultants, equilibrium of a rigid body, structural analysis, internal forces, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia. Expectations include learning through reading the text, in-class problem solving, quizzes and homework exercises with an emphasis on relational, creative and quantitative approaches to understanding the content and problem solving. The structure of the course will be tailored to address the needs of students coming from different backgrounds, varied levels of preparation for collegiate study and students with time gaps since the completion of prerequisite courses.