MAE 2102-3 Dynamics Summer, 2004
TR 4:30-7:05 University Hall #132
Instructor: Robert G. Gist
Office Hours: By appointment
Office Phone/Fax: 719-884-1300x2
Work e-mail: rgist@uccs.edu
Web Address: http://www.uccs.edu/~rgist
Prerequisite: MAE 2101 (Statics)
Co requisite: Math 340 (Intro to Diff. Eq.)
Text: Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics, 9th Ed., by R. C. Hibbeler
Homework: The way you practice is the way you play the game. Homework is an important part
of cementing the information from the lectures into practical application that will fulfill the
objectives of this course. Homework will count as 30% of the course grade, and should be based
on INDIVIDUAL EFFORT. It will be due at the start of the class. To be graded, homework
must be neat, readable and must SHOW YOUR WORK in arriving at the answers with
intermediate calculations. Partial credit will be given for problems executed correctly but with
computation errors. Homework is due at the start of class. Homework turned in during class but
after class starts is subject to a 10% late penalty. Homework turned in after class is over will still
be accepted, but will be subject to a 50% penalty. If extreme circumstances should present
themselves, consult with me as soon as possible. Each homework set will consist of around 5-7
problems from the chapter. Each problem will be assessed according to the following criteria:
Correct procedures, correct answers
Some math errors
Several math errors or incorrect equations
Correct equations
Attempted
Did not attempt
5 pts
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
0 pts
Exams: There will be two review exams given during the semester, each counting 25% of your
grade. I will give you at least a week’s notice as to the exact date of the exam as well as the
material you will be responsible for on each test. In addition to the two in-class exams there will
be a comprehensive final exam on Thursday, Aug 5. The final exam will count for 20% of your
grade. Unless arrangements have been made PRIOR to any exam, THERE WILL BE NO
MAKE-UP EXAMS. MISSED EXAMS WILL RECEIVE A SCORE OF ZERO. For each
exam, you will be allowed to bring a 3x5 inch index card with formulas and constants written on
it. Calculators are also allowed to be used for the exams.
Grades: Your grade will be based on the following weighting:
Homework
30%
Exam #1
25%
Exam #2
25%
Final Exam
20%
The grading ranges are posted on my website. The ranges are: 4.0 (89.5 to 100), 3.x (79.5 to
89.4), 2.x (69.5 to 79.4), 1.x (59.5-69.4) and 0.x (0 to 59.4). Ranges include +’s and –‘s.
R. Gist
http://www.uccs.edu/~rgist
MAE 2102-3 Dynamics Summer, 2004
TR 4:30-7:05 University Hall #132
Students with disabilities should provide their letters of certification and accommodation within
the first two weeks of class. Special accommodations for tests are required a week prior to the
scheduled exam date.
Units: Keeping track and showing units (where they exist) is a critical aspect of computing and
reporting engineering results. Reminders will appear on homework problems with missing units
prior to the first exam. After that (including all exams) DEDUCTIONS WILL BE TAKEN FOR
MISSING UNITS.
Calculators: Calculators and computers are a part of the modern engineer’s tool set. They
provide an alternate means to check your answers and to reduce computation errors. If you can
program and apply calculators to assist you in your problem solving, you are increasing your skill
set. Calculators will be allowed during exams; HOWEVER, enough INTERMEDIATE STEPS
MUST BE SHOWN to convince me that you understand how to solve the problem.
Syllabus *
Topic
Homework Due
June 15
None
Chapter 12
Chapter 14
Chapter 13
Chapter 15
July 22
July 27
July 29
Introduction
(12) Kinematics
(13) Kinetics – Force
and Acceleration
(14) Kinetics – Work
and Energy
(15) Kinetics –
Impulse and
Momentum
Wrap-up
Review
Exam #1
(16) Kinematics
(17) Kinetics– Force
and Acceleration
(18) Kinetics – Work
and Energy
(19) Kinetics –
Impulse and
Momentum
Wrap-up
Review
Exam #2
(20) Kinematics
(21) Kinetics
Read Ahead
for Next Class
Chapter 13
August 3
August 5
Review
Final Exam
June 17
June 22
June 24
June 29
July 1
July 6
July 8
July 15
July 20
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Rigid Bodies
July 13
Particles
Date
None
None
Chapter 16
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 17
Chapter 19
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
3-D
None
None
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
None
* Subject to change
R. Gist
http://www.uccs.edu/~rgist
Chapter 20
Chapter 21