Christian Brothers University

School Of Engineering –ME Department

 

ME 202 Course Policies

 

Course Title :               Dynamics

CRN:                          10370

Credit:                        3

Term:                         Fall 2010


Meeting Place:           N241


Meeting Times:          MWF  9:00 – 9:50 a.m.

Prerequisites:             ME 200 or CE 200

 

Prerequisites by Topics:

 

1. Algebra and trigonometry

 

2. Differential and integral calculus

 

3. Statics: vector algebra, free-body diagrams, static equilibrium, friction

 

4. Basic physics: rectilinear and circular motion, conservation of momentum and

energy

 

Instructor:                  Dr. James Aflaki, Ph. D.

 

Office:                        N 109

 

Office Hours:

 

MWF

  8:00 -  9:00 a.m.

MW

 10:00 -11:00 a.m.

T TH

 11:00 a.m.  - 12:00 p.m.

T TH

   1:00 p.m.  -  2:00 p.m.

 

 

 

Or:

            by appointment

Office Phone  (901) 321-3559

Email              jaflaki@cbu.edu

 

 

Course Description:

 

This course coves kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies in two

dimensions. Force-mass-acceleration, work-energy, and impulse-momentum

methods will be covered.

 

 

Course Objectives

 

1. Develop thorough understanding of kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies

 

2. Develop ability to determine the relationship between applied forces and resulting loads and motion

 

Instructor's Educational Philosophy:

 

Education is helping students achieve their goals. Through education, students recognize and improve their learning skills and strengthen their capabilities to accomplish their life dreams.

 

Each student must be treated uniquely and a mutual respect must be developed between a student and an instructor. This is paramount in creating a suitable and pleasant learning environment.

 

 

Methods of Instruction:

 

The concepts covered in this course will be presented in a traditional lecture environment by developing new concepts and theories. Sample problems will be solved to demonstrate application of theories and concepts covered in this course.

 

 

Textbook:       Available from CBU Bookstore.

Text:               Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, 12th Edition

Author:          R.C. Hibbeler


Publisher:       Pearson


ISBN 13:                    978-0-13-607791-6

ISBN 10:                            0-13-607791-9

Publisher's website for this text:

http://www.prenhall.com/hibbeler


Grading Policies

 

Your final grade will be determined based on the following table and your class participation.  Feedback to students is provided through test scores administered in class as well as consultation with the instructor if that is required.

 

Examinations         

                        Homework                  10%    

                        Pop quiz                        5 %                (No makeup quiz)

                        Exam 1                        20%

                        Exam 2                        20%

                        Exam 3                        20%

                        Final Exam                  25%                 (Final exam is comprehensive)

 

Exam dates:

 

                        Exam #1:                    September      15, 2010

Exam # 2:                   October          27, 2010

Exam # 3:                   November       17, 2010

Final Exam:               See the link below

 

            http://www2.cbu.edu/cbu/resources/RegistrarsOffice/CalendarsandSchedules/FinalExamSchedule/index.htm

 

 No makeup exam will be given. In case you have to miss an exam, you must inform the instructor prior to the exam time. If it is determined that you have a legitimate excuse, the average grade of the first exam that you have taken and the final exam will be substituted for your exam grade. Missing the final exam will result in failing the course.

                                   

Grading Scale:           A         90-100             B                     80-89  

 

C         70-79               D                     60-69                          F          0-59

 

Bathroom Break:

Students cannot leave the classroom for using bathrooms during exams. If there is a justified medical case, student must discuss it with the instructor prior to exam.

Homework:

Homework is assigned regularly.

Students must try to solve all problems and submit them on the due date.

Late homework submission will result in 30% penalty for each class session after the due date.

 

Attendance:                           Students are expected to attend all classes and actively participate in class discussions. 

 

Any student who misses a total of eight hours of class time will be given an F grade for the course.

 

Some of the topics presented in class may not be in your textbook. You are responsible for knowing these topics.

                                   

 

Cheating and Plagiarism

 

Students must always do their own work. Cheating of any kind will result in a reduction of student’s final grade by one letter grade. Cheating on an exam will result in an "F" grade for the course.

 

Computer Usage 

 

During class time, students can only use computers to do the assigned in-class or homework projects. Students cannot use the computer for any other purposes. This includes, but is not limited to checking email, browsing the Internet, playing games or printing lecture notes or using the CBU intranet, etc. A student who violates this policy will be asked to leave the classroom. A repeat of a similar situation will reduce the student’s final grade by a letter grade.

 

Computer Account

 

A computer account on the CBU Server is necessary. Make sure you have obtained your account name and password and that you can log in successfully. You can register for an Account via an internet form at http://www.cbu.edu/ietc/helpdesk/.

 

Students must check their campus e-mail regularly and are responsible for announcements or memos sent by the instructor via campus e-mail.


 

Electronic Devices:

·         All electronic devices must be turned off during the entire class period.

·         The one and only electronic device allowed to be used in classroom is a calculator.

·         Any other portable electronic devices must be turned off prior to the start of each class.

Academic Misconduct

 

Academic misconduct is a violation of the principles of the academic community and will not be tolerated at Christian Brothers University. The procedures outlined in Students’ Handbook under Academic Misconduct will be enforced.

 

Academic misconduct is any conduct which distracts from the teaching and learning process of faculty members and students.  This includes, but is not limited to: inappropriate or abusive language, distracting or disorderly conduct, misuse of or damage to property, or conduct dangerous to others.

 

 

American Disability Act:      It is the policy of Christian Brothers University to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified students with disabilities. Please see your instructor for proper procedures and arrangements.

 

 

Topics:

 

1.      Kinematics of a particle

 

2.      Kinetics of a particle

 

a)      Force and Acceleration

b)      Work and Energy

c)      Impulse and Momentum

 

3.      Planar Kinematics of a Rigid Body

 

4.       Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body

 

1.      Force and Acceleration

2.      Work and Energy

3.      Impulse and Momentum