ME 242 Dynamics
Spring 2008
M 11:00 - 12:00 (M 2230), W 11:00 - 13:00 (M 3120)
INSTRUCTOR:
Office hours:
TEACHING ASST.:
Şebnem Özüpek
M 4315, ozupek@boun.edu.tr
M 12:00-13:00, W 14:00-16:00,or by appointment
Office hours:
Murat Güney
KB 207, muratgun@boun.edu.tr
T 15:00-17:00
Gökhan Tekeli
M 4240, gokhan.tekeli@boun.edu.tr
M 13:00-15:00
COURSE PAGE:
http://web.boun.edu.tr/ozupek/me242/me242.html
PREREQUISITES:
CE 243
Office hours:
TEACHING ASST.:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Dynamics of particles: Rectilinear and curvilinear motion, Newton's laws, momentum and
angular momentum methods. Work and energy. Systems of particles. Dynamics of rigid
bodies; kinematics, Euler's Laws, angular momentum. Work and energy methods for rigid
bodies.
OBJECTIVES:
(a) Learn to properly model physical systems as particles, systems of particles, or rigid
bodies.
(b) Learn how to describe the motion of a system in a variety of coordinates.
(c) Understand and analyze the effect of forces, moments, and impulses on particle and rigid
body motion.
(d) Learn to apply the concepts of work, energy, and momentum to predict dynamic behavior.
TEXTBOOK:
F. P. Beer and E. R. Johnston, Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics, 8th Edition,
McGraw-Hill, 2007.
Lecture notes will be posted on the web page and should be read before coming to the class.
TOPICS:
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Kinematics of particles
(6 hours)
Kinetics of particles: Newton’s law
(6 hours)
Energy and momentum methods for particles
(6 hours)
Systems of particles
(6 hours)
Kinematics of rigid bodies
(3 hours)
Kinetics of rigid bodies
(3 hours)
Energy and momentum methods for rigid bodies (6 hours)
GRADING:
Quizzes - 30%
Two midterm exams – 20%, 20%
Final exam- 30%
COURSE POLICIES:
Homework:
Homework problems will be posted on the web page. Homework assignments will not be
graded, but quizzes will be closely related to the homework. The computer assignments
require the use of MATLAB®.
Exams:
All tests are closed-book and without cheat-sheets.
No make-up quizzes will be given. For a missed quiz, the grade is zero, independently of the
reason. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
Make-up exams will be given only for properly documented medical excuses and may be in
oral format.
Only neatly written problems will be graded. A correct answer without a correct outline of the
work will not carry any grade.
Exam dates will be announced on the class web page.
General:
Objections after grading of any assignment or exam must be written on a separate paper and
submitted along with the paper in dispute within three days following the return of the
assignment or exam.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Copying or plagiarizing is not permitted. Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will
be prosecuted to the fullest extent.
ABET PROGRAM OUTCOMES ACHIEVED:
1. Knowledge of linear algebra and chemistry, depth in physics, advanced calculus,
differential equations and engineering sciences along with the ability to apply these
toward solutions of elementary mechanical engineering problems.
ABET PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
The Mechanical Engineering Department at Boğaziçi University aims at graduating BS
students who
1. have mastered the fundamental notions and principles of mechanical engineering
discipline.
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
The course and instructor will be evaluated at the end of the semester using the BU approved
form. ABET Program Outcomes and Objectives will be evaluated by the students as well as
the instructor.