MET 213. Dynamics.
Class 3, cr. 3.
Prerequisites: MET 111 or MET 118. Corequisites: MA 221 or consent of instructor.  Kinematics and kinetics principles of rigid-body dynamics are introduced. Emphasis is on the analysis of bodies in plane motion.

After completing this course students should be able to:
1) Solve Kinematics problems with constant acceleration using formulas.
2) Properly construct motion diagrams for the solution of Kinematics problems.
3) Use calculus to solve Kinematics problems.
4) Draw supporting diagrams for Kinetics problems and solve using dynamic equilibrium.
5) Calculate the rotational moment of inertia for basic and composite shapes.
6) Solve problems involving simultaneous translation and rotation.
7) Solve energy, power, impulse, momentum, and efficiency problems.
8) Solve problems involving curvilinear motion.

Final grades will depend on the average of the three scheduled exams as modified by spot quizzes, attendance and class participation. There is no curve, but obtaining 90% of possible points gets an A, 80% a B, 70% a C, 60% a D, and less than 60% an F.  If you are a student with a documented disability who will require accommodations in this course, please register with the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities in the Student Support Services Office located in the Student Union and Library Building (SUL), Room 341, phone numbers:  219-989-2455, 219-989-2454 (voice/TTY) or 219-989-2920.

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Revision date: 8/31/2009