E MCH 212 Dynamics

Course Description

E MCH 212 is an introductory course in dynamics, which is the science of motion. In this course we will develop the ability to analyze engineering problems concerning the motion of objects and the system of forces acting on them. The solution of these problems requires the use of very few basic principles. We will develop and/or improve our engineering problem solving skills (think before beginning the solution, ask what principles apply, and critically judge our results), our visualization skills (e.g., free body diagrams), and our understanding of basic physical principles of dynamics.

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This course is designed for Independent Learning with no fixed daily time schedule or meeting location. But it does have weekly homework, lab activities, and exams with scheduled start and end dates.

Course Offering Schedule via C&DE
Semester: Summer 2013
Day and Time: Online
Location: Online
Start Date: May 13, 2013
End Date: August 9, 2013

Course Instructor

Course Text Book

Gary L. Gray, Francesco Costanzo, and Michael E. Plesha (2013),

Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, 2nd Edition

McGraw-Hill Higher Education, New York, NY

(ISBN: 978-0-07- 338030-8).

PSU Course Catalog Description

E MCH 212 Dynamics ( 3) Motion of a particle; relative motion; kinetics of translation, rotation, and plane motion; work-energy; impulse-momentum.. Prerequisite: E MCH 211 orE MCH 210;MATH 141
 

The enrollment process is:

1. Contact the the Office of Continuing and Distance Education for admission into the course.

2. Complete and submit the Registration Form via mail, fax, or in person. See the Registration Page.