Vector analysis approach to kinematics and kinetics of particles, systems of particles, kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies, forces, mass, acceleration, impulse, momentum, work and energy techniques.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: EGR 281 Mechanics (Statics)

Credits: 3
Hours: 3 Class Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of displacement, velocity, and acceleration.
2. Solve problems involving the kinematics of a particle undergoing constant and non-constant acceleration in both two and three dimensional space.
3. Calculate values for tangential and normal acceleration.
4. Solve problems involving particle motion using Newton's Second Law, Work-Energy, or Impulse-Momentum analysis.
5. Understand angular momentum and its application to orbits.
6. Analyze and solve problems involving systems of particles.
7. Apply the principles of kinematics to the motion of a rigid body in general plane motion.
8. Solve problems involving the plane motion of a rigid body using Newton's Second Law, Work-Energy, or Impulse-Momentum analysis.