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Class number:
1014
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Title: Mechanics I |
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Department: Engineering |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Lecture |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: No |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.00 |
| Enrollment limited to 25 |
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Current enrollment: 21 |
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Available seats: 4 |
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Start date: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 |
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End date: Thursday, December 21, 2023 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: MWF: 10:00AM-10:50AM, MC - 303 |
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Instructor(s): Byers, Clayton |
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Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C- or better in Physics 131L or Physics 141L and Mathematics 132. |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Natural Science Requirement |
Course Description:
This introductory course in mechanics studies particle and rigid body statics. Topics include: force systems, rigid body equilibrium, analysis of structures, distributed forces, friction, and the method of virtual work. Dynamics of particles and non-constant acceleration is introduced. Engineering design is incorporated in computer oriented homework assignments. |