ENGR 34
Section 0747
STATICS
TTh 10:30-11:50
Fall 2016
Room 1783
Instructor:
Vince Bertsch, Rm 1776, 527-4621, vbertsch@santarosa.edu
Office Hours: MTWTh 8:30-9 AM, MTWTh 12-12:30
Homepage:
profiles.santarosa.edu/vince-bertsch
Text (recommended): Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics Statics, any edition, Pearson Pub.
Workbook for inclass: Engr 34 Statics Workbook (at SRJC Bookstore)
Homework: www.MasteringEngineering.com Hibbeler, Statics, any edition, no ebook.
Register for course BERTSCH34F16
Course Website: canvas.santarosa.edu/courses/17349 (on your canvas dashboard)
Assignments
Homework for this class requires each student to purchase access to the
MasteringEngineering.com online tutorial/homework system. It is recommended that each of
you also purchase a hardcopy version of the Hibbeler Statics book (any addition) as a
reference. Online assignments are due at 11:59 pm on Monday and Wednesday nights per
the schedule on the reverse. Do these homework problems carefully and neatly on paper,
because your handwritten solutions will be turned in before each exam (HW Journals #1, #2,
#3). Late online assignments will be penalized 10% per hour to 50%. No late assignments
after the corresponding exam. Keep extra sig figs in computations to avoid rounding errors.
No penalties for failed solution attempts and you get 6 tries. Start the first homework right
away to work through the challenges of registering and learning the software.
Three excel assignments at the end of the semester require the use of a spreadsheet
program, such as Excel. These problems have specific documentation and presentation
standards that will be discussed in class and are available through the course website.
Exams
The midterm exams are closed book and closed notes except for one side of a 3x5 card
and are to be taken when scheduled. In the event of an unavoidable absence, the instructor is
to be contacted BEFORE the next class so a makeup can be arranged. The midterm exams
and final are required to receive a passing grade. Any announced or un-announced quizzes
will count with the homework. For the final you may use your workbook, journals, exams, and
hand written notes.
Grading
Grading will closely follow the standard 90%, 80%, 70%, 60% cutoffs for A’s, B’s, C’s,
and D’s. If you think you are struggling, be sure to check with me to get another appraisal and
some pointers. The student “Standards of conduct” are outlined in the college catalog.
Violations of Dishonesty (including cheating) will result in disciplinary action. Scores and excel
solutions will be posted in the display case next to 1781. If you prefer complete grading
privacy, contact me. Course grade will be weighted according to the following percentages:
Homework, Journals, & Quizzes 26%
2 Exams (22% ea.)
44%
Final Exam
30%
Extra Materials
There are also other statics textbooks on reserve in the library. Schaum's outlines and
other workbooks with solved problems (key word- Statics) are available online for cheap.