| MCEN 3043, Tentative Schedule The class period will be devoted mostly to solve representative problems to help you construct a mathematical model using free body diagrams, Newton's laws, and given constraints and learn the techniques for finding solutions. In order to devote as much time as possible in class on problem formulation and solution, it is necessary that you read the assigned sections in the textbook before coming to class. |
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| Week | Topic | Reading Assignment |
| Week 1, Aug. 28-Sept. 1 | Preliminaries (general information, expectations, and introduction) | Sections 1.1-1.5 |
| Week 2, Sept. 6-8 | Kinematics: rectilinear motion, Cartesian coordinates, polar coordinates | Sections 2.1-2.3 |
| Week 3, Sept. 11-15 | Kinematics: path coordinates, relative motion | Sections 2.4-2.5 |
| Week 4, Sept. 18-22 | Kinetics: Cartesian and polar coordinates | Sections 3.1-3.2 |
| Week 5, Sept. 25-29 | Kinetics: Path coordinates, linear momentum and impulse | Sections 3.3-3.4 |
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Oct. 2, Exam. 1 (based on Assignments 1-4), 5:00-6:30 p.m., Room-RAMY C250 |
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| Week 6, Oct. 4-6 | Kinetics: Angular momentum and impulse | Section 3.5 |
| Week 7, Oct. 9-13 | Kinetics: Impact | Sections 3.7-3.8 |
| Week 8, Oct. 16-20 | Work and energy | Sections 4.1-4.2 |
| Week 9, Oct. 23-27 | More on energy, power, and efficiency | Sections 4.2-4.3 |
| Week 10, Oct. 30-Nov. 3 | System of particles - linear momentum | Section 5.1 |
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Nov. 6, Exam. 2 (based on assignments 5-9), 5:00-6:30 p.m., Room-RAMY C250 |
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| Week 11, Nov. 8-10 | Review | |
| Week 12, Nov. 13-17 | System of particles - angular momentum | Section 5.2 |
| Week 13, Nov. 20-24 | Fall Break | |
| Week 14, Nov. 27- Dec. 1 | Kinematics of rigid bodies | Sections 6.1-6.4 |
| Week 15, Dec. 4-8 | Kinetics of rigid bodies - planar motion | Sections 7.1-7.2 |
| Week 16, Dec. 11-15 | Kinetics of rigid bodies - planar motion | Sections 7.3-7.4 |
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Dec. 16, Final Exam. (based on assignments 10-14), 1:30 - 4:00 p.m., DUANE G1B20 |
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