MCCCD Program Description

Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics

Course: ECE212

First Term: 2019 Fall

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Kinematics and kinetics of particles, translating and rotating coordinate systems, rigid body kinematics, dynamics of systems of particles and rigid bodies, and energy and momentum principles.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe in mathematical terms the rectilinear motion of a particle under constant or variable acceleration. (I) 2. Use normal and tangential coordinates to mathematically describe the curvilinear motion of a particle. (I) 3. Calculate the motion of a system of particles in a dependent motion system. (I) 4. Compute the relative motion of particles in an inertial frame of reference. (I) 5. Apply Newton`s laws of motion to describe the interaction of forces upon particles and particle systems. (II) 6. Apply the work-energy principle to describe the motion of particles and particle systems. (II) 7. Use the conservation of energy theorem to describe the motion of particles and particle systems. (II) 8. Evaluate the use of the impulse-momentum principle in particle dynamics. (II) 9. Adapt the conservation of momentum principle to impact and recoil problems involving particles. (II) 10. Describe the various types of motions of a rigid body in a three dimensional space. (III) 11. Apply Newton`s second law to describe the motion of rigid bodies under the action of forces and moments. (III) 12. Use the work-energy principle to describe the motion of a rigid body in a two dimensional space. (IV) 13. Apply the impulse-momentum principle to describe the motion of a rigid body in a two dimensional space. (IV) 14. Adapt the conservation of momentum principle to describe the motion of a rigid body in a two dimensional space. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Kinematics of particles A. Rectilinear motion B. Plane curvilinear motion C. Normal and tangential coordinates D. Polar and space coordinates E. Relative and constrained motion II. Kinetics of particles A. Newton`s Second Law; equations of motion B. Curvilinear motion C. Work and kinetic energy D. Potential energy E. Impulse and momentum F. Conservation of momentum G. Central force motion; applications to space vehicles III. Plane kinematics A. Kinetics of systems of particles B. Rotation; absolute motion C. Relative motion; instantaneous center of zero D. Velocity E. Relative acceleration F. Motion relative to rotating axes IV. Plane kinetics of rigid bodies; vibration of particles A. Moment of inertia review B. General equations of motion; translation C. Fixed axis rotation D. General plane motion E. Impulse and momentum F. Free vibration of particles

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 28, 2019

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