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Credit Hours: 3 Effective Term: Fall 2013 SUN#: None AGEC: None |
Credit Breakdown: 3 Lectures Times for Credit: 1 Grading Option: A/F Cross-Listed: |
| Measurable Student Learning Outcomes |
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| 1. (Application Level) Apply Vector Mechanics and the methods of Vector Algebra to physical models.
2. (Application Level) Apply the physical meaning of force and moment equilibrium to 2D and 3D structures. 3. (Application Level) Draw a Free Body Diagram of forces and moments for a structure. 4. (Analysis Level) Apply the method of joints and the method of sections to analyze trusses, and be able to identify the zero-force members of a truss by inspection. 5. (Application Level) (a) Describe the basic concept of friction on surfaces (b) Draw the proper FBD showing friction forces, and (c) Calculate friction forces for different static and dynamic frictions. 6. (Application Level) (a) Explain the internal forces in structures, and (b) Draw shear and moment diagrams for beams. 7. (Synthesis Level) Calculate the Centroid and the Moment of Inertia of lines, areas and composite objects. 8. (Synthesis Level) Use computational tools such as MATLAB and/or the Python programming language to solve statics problems. |
| Internal/External Standards Accreditation |
| NA |