Course Syllabus
Course: ENGR 2030
Division: Natural Science and Math
Department: Computer Science & Engineering
Title: Dynamics
Semester Approved: Fall 2023
Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2028
End Semester: Summer 2029
Catalog Description: ENGR 2030 Dynamics explores the fundamental principles of mechanics dynamics for scenarios where systems are moving and out of equilibrium. This course introduces practical applications to every day engineering problem solving using dynamics principles, coupled with trigonometry, algebra and calculus. Topics include force and acceleration kinematics of a particle as well as rigid bodies, translation, rotation and general plane motion for work and energy as well as impulse and momentum. 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.
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 4; Lab: 0
Prerequisites: MATH 1220, ENGR 2010 and PHYS 2210
Corequisites: N/A
Justification: This course is designed as a component of the standard preprofessional curriculum in engineering. ENGR 2030 is the first dynamics topic for engineering mechanics. This course is required for several engineering programs and further reinforces the process of problem solving and the appropriate presentation of the analysis. This course is designed to be equivalent to those taught by engineering programs in the Utah system as ENGR 2030.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to apply previously studied math skills and physical principles to solve practical mechanics dynamics engineering problems using both the metric and English engineering systems of measurement. Students will be assessed through participation, homework assignments, exams, and/or quizzes.
Students will be able to analyze and solve problems related to force and moment systems which are accelerating. Students will be assessed through participation, homework assignments, exams, and/or quizzes.
Students will be able to solve problems involving translation, rotation and general plane motion and determine the best tools and principles to use in order to solve the problem. Students will be assessed through participation, homework assignments, exams, and/or quizzes.
Students will be able to solve problems involving work, energy, impulse and momentum, and determine the best tools and principles to use in order to solve the problem. Students will be assessed through participation, homework assignments, exams, and/or quizzes.
Content:
This course covers the fundamental principles and creative problem-solving methods for the following topics: force and acceleration kinematics of a particle as well as rigid bodies, translation, rotation and general plane motion for work and energy as well as impulse and momentum. 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 diverse backgrounds, varied levels of preparation for collegiate study and students with time gaps since the completion of prerequisite courses.
Key Performance Indicators:
Homework assignments 25 to 75%
Exams 25 to 75%
Quizzes / Participation 0 to 20%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
R. C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, recent edition, Pearson.
Pedagogy Statement:
This course will be taught in a classroom setting where students are expected to come prepared for the class having read the course materials in advance. Classroom lectures will build upon the explanations of the principles of engineering mechanics from the textbook, allow for open discussion of the topics as well as discussions on applications of those principles in everyday scenarios. Classroom problem solving in small and large groups will further reinforce student knowledge of the principles. Small group problem solving allows all students to interact and collaborate with problem solving, and it allows for more classroom input on ideas and knowledge to further diversify the students understanding of the principles with the input of the instructor and their peers.In addition to group lectures, students participate in student-led breakout discussions in small groups promote inclusive learning of all students among their peers. Students are provided opportunities for success as well as making mistakes and failing in a safe environment, where they can try again and apply what they have learned in the process. Students are reminded that our safe classroom environment provides them opportunities to falter and grow in the process, and is not a reflection of fixed, natural abilities, or lack thereof.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture
Maximum Class Size: 30
Optimum Class Size: 24
