James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

EG1011:03

Engineering Dynamics

Townsville, Cairns HECS Band 2

39 hours lectures, 39 hours tutorials, seminars, field trips, practicals and workshops. Semester 2.

Kinematics and kinetics of particles. Kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies. Newton’s Second Law. Work-Energy Methods. Friction. Introduction to mechanisms – types, constraints, degrees of freedom. Gearing.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to provide students with knowledge of the fundamentals of engineering dynamics;
  2. to familiarise students with common mechanisms;
  3. to provide students with techniques for analysing the performance of mechanisms;
  4. to develop and practise tactics for problem identification, formulation and solution;
  5. to develop effective engineering communication by (a) learning effective problem layout; (b) practising the use of tools such as word processing, equation editor and spreadsheets and (c) learning clear and concise report writing skills.

Assessment by examination (50%-70%); on-course assessment (30%-50%).