Dynamics
ENGR-240

This course introduces the student to the principles of dynamics which apply to many engineering problems. The concepts learned on this course assume knowledge of statics. The student is exposed to various realistic engineering problems involving mechanisms, machineries, gear and pulley systems, and fluid stream.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Solve kinematics problems that involve rectilinear and curvilinear motion of particles using different coordinates (SOs: 1).
2. Recognize and solve, using Newton’s 2nd Law, kinetics problems involving systems of particles (SOs: 1).
3. Apply the principles of work and energy, conservation of energy, impulse and momentum, and conservation of momentum to solve engineering problems involving particles and system of particles (SOs: 1).
4. Recognize and solve kinematics and kinetics problems involving the translation and rotation of a rigid body (SOs: 1).
5. Apply the principles of work and energy, conservation of energy, impulse and momentum, and conservation of momentum to solve engineering problems involving rigid bodies in 2-dimensional motion (SOs: 1, 7).
6. Apply impulse and momentum principles to solve problems involving steady mass flow of fluid particles (SOs: 1).
7. Evaluate mass moments of inertia for systems involving particles and rigid bodies (SOs: 1).
8. Apply dynamic principles in the analysis of realistic engineering problems (SOs: 1,3,5,7).
9. Recognize and solve problems involving undamped and damped vibrations (SOs: 1).
10. Describe a biblical worldview of Dynamics and Dynamic Systems (SOs: 3, 7).

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Additional Materials for Learning

1. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
2. Internet connection (broadband recommended)
3. Canvas recommended browsers
4. Microsoft Word

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is expected to complete both Discussions. Each discussion thread must be at least 250 words. In addition to the thread, the student will reply to the thread of at least one classmate. Each reply must be at least 50 words and be supported by at least one scholarly citation.

There is one Homework Assignment each week. All Homework Assignments will be completed on Pearson Mastering and Engineering tool.

There are 4 test assignments that contain questions that are problem solving. The student is expected to solve the problems in these tests and select answers from the provided choices or provide final answers to some of the questions. All the tests are available on Pearson Mastering and Engineering Tool. 

Students will be expected to write a research paper on a topic related to faith-integration of engineering mechanics: dynamics. The paper must be 1,500-2,000 words, excluding the bibliography, and include 4-6 scholarly references.

• Quiz: Expectations on Research Paper: There is one quiz that is based on the Research Paper Assignment Instructions. The quiz is either multiple choice or T/F questions. The questions in the quiz simply asks if the student read and understands the expectations of the Research Paper Assignment. The student must read the Research Paper Assignment Instructions before attempting this quiz.
• Quiz: Reading: There are 10 Quiz: Readings covering every topic discussed. The student is expected to read and attempt the quizzes. The quizzes are either multiple choice or T/F questions. The quizzes are all open book/notes and available via Canvas. 

1. Make-up quizzes and test assignments for an excused reason require prior notice, and the student is expected to take the quiz within a week. Quizzes missed for unexcused absences will earn a zero.
2. Late Work:  The professor will only accept late work for full credit under extenuating circumstances. Excused late quizzes and assignments can be accepted. Unexcused late quizzes and assignments will earn a reduction of up to 100% based on the late assignment policy stated in Late Assignment Policy section. Late Research Paper Assignments may not be accepted!
3. Consistent or improving performance is encouraged! The professor reserves the right to adjust and curve the final grades based on student effort.
4. Important Note: All written schoolwork (Research Paper Assignment) that would be uploaded on the Canvas should explicitly contain the honor code pledge written and signed or may receive NO CREDIT.

Honor Code Pledge: “I, ______________, pledge to uphold God’s Biblical mandate that my life testimony demonstrate actions of integrity. In so doing, I will complete this schoolwork as instructed without resorting to cheating or plagiarism”.  Signature: ____________________________________

Course Assignments, including discussions, exams, and other graded assignments, should be submitted on time.

If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email.

Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:

1. Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive up to a 10% deduction.
2. Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive up to a 20% deduction.
3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.
4. Group projects, including group discussion threads and/or replies, and assignments will not be accepted after the due date outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.

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