SYLLABUS: ENGR 220 – Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics)

Topics include: kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies in plane motion; work-energy and impulse-momentum principles. (3 credits)

Prerequisites: ENGR210

Instructor: Matthew R. Stein. SE106 x3489,

Course Web Page:

Textbook: Russell C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics (Dynamics), 13th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2007.ISBN:978-0136077916Recommended

Course Objectives: By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Determine position, velocity and acceleration of a point from a known time function of s(t), v(t) or a(t).
  2. Generate graphic representations of position, velocity and acceleration of bodies
  3. Determine the angular velocities of rigid bodies in rotation about a fixed axis
  4. Determine the velocities of rigid bodies in general plane motion
  5. Determine the accelerations of rigid bodies in translation
  6. Determine the accelerations of rigid bodies in rotation about a fixed axis
  7. Determine the accelerations of rigid bodies in general plane motion
  8. Determine the mass moment of inertia, IG
  9. Solve kinetics problems using the Force-Acceleration method
  10. Solve kinetics problems using the Work-Energy method
  11. Solve kinetics problems using the Impulse-Momentum method
  12. Determine linear velocities of non-rotating bodies after planar collision
  13. Computing numerical solutions to problems to verify symbolic answers

Relationship to Program Outcomes:As a foundation course in the student’s academic program, this class responds to the following program outcomes;

a.an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

b.an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze andinterpret data

d. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

e.an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

g.an ability to communicate effectively

i.a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning

k.an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Topics Covered:

SUBJECTS / LESSONS
Kinematics
Rectilinear / 3
2D / 15
Kinetics
Force Acceleration / 6
Work Energy / 5
Impulse Momentum / 4
Collision / 2
Reviews / 3
Exams / 2
Total Lessons / 41

Class Schedule:Class meets three times weekly for 50 minutes. No laboratories.

EXAMS: / GRADING: / Grade Scale
Sections / Date / Midterm exams200 Pts / 93.33% / A
12.1-10,16.1-3 / 2/27 / Homework390 Pts / 90% / A-
16-5-8,17.1-17.5,14-1-14-3 / 4/1 / Surveys20Pts / 86.67% / B+
Final / Cumulative / Final Exam300 Pts / 83.33% / B
Total910 Pts / 80% / B-
76.67% / C+
Table represents the minimum grade that will be assigned. / 73.33% / C
Instructor reserves the right to “curve” grades upwards, when appropriate, / 70% / C-
but will not assign grades lower than those listed in this table. The grade of “D” / <70% / F
is not available in this course.
Week / Dates / Reading / Due
1 / 1/21,23 / 12.1-12.3 / HW1 Rectilinear Kinematics of a particle / 1/30
2 / 1/26,28,30 / 12.4-12.10 / HW2: Curvilinear Kinematics of a particle / 2/6
3 / 2/2,4,6 / 16.1-16-3 / HW3: Rigid Body Kinematics / 2/13
4 / 2/9,11,13 / 16-5-16-8 / HW4: Rigid Body Kinematics / 2/20
5 / 2/18,20 / HW5: Rigid Body Kinematics / 3/6
6 / 2/23,25,27 / Review/Exam / HW6: Rigid Body Kinematics / 3/20
7 / 3/2,4,6 / HW7: Rigid Body Kinematics / 3/27
8 / 3/16,18,20 / 17.1-17.2 / HW8: Force and Acceleration / 4/10
9 / 3/23,25,27 / 17.3-17.5 / HW9: Force and Acceleration / 4/17
10 / 3/30,4/1 / Review/Exam
11 / 4/6,8,10 / 14.1-14.3 / HW10: Work and Energy for particles / 4/24
12 / 4/13,15,17 / 18.1-18.5 / HW11: Work and Energy for rigid bodies / 5/1
13 / 4/20,22,24 / 19.1-19.3 / HW12: Impulse and Momentum / 5/8
14 / 4/27,29,5/1 / 15.1-4 / HW13: Impact / 5/9
15 / 5/4,6 / Review/Critique

NOTE: All homework problems must be accessed though the course website.

RWU Policy on Disability Accommodations:

Students who wish to receive academic accommodations for this course must first register with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) in order to begin the accommodation process. The SAS office will provide registered students with the specific information they will need to share with each instructor. SAS is located on the second floor of the Main University Library and is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.Website:

Homework Format:

Homework solutions must conform to posted solution standards

Class Surveys:

Students are requested to complete anonymous class surveys and/or quizzes by 10:00PM on the day of class through the Bridges system. Surveys are never right or wrong, but thoughtful completion is required for credit. Thoughtful and non-plagiarized survey responses are worth one point each.

Assistance/Collaboration Policy:

Students have the option of forming homework groups or may complete the assignments individually. Group homework assignments acknowledge the benefit of forming small study groups to complete challenging assignments. However, groups will not be required to carry members that do not equally contribute. At any time during the semester a simple majority of members may declare a group member to be non-contributing. This declaration will not affect assignments already submitted, but the group will be divided and separate homework problems assigned for the remainder of the semester. Each student is expected to have contributed to, and have intimate knowledge of the problems submitted on their behalf.

Formal Attendance and Lateness Policy:

Regular attendance in classes is expected of all students. Faculty members are in no position to assess the validity of excuses and the Student Health Service will not provide notes or vouch for student health.Absences equivalent to one week of class are allowed to all students for any and all reasons.No explanation is necessary for these absences. Absences above this number affect the final course grade according to the following schedule.

Absences equivalent to one week / No effect on final grade
1 more absence / Final grade lowered by ½ letter grade.
2 more absences / Final grade lowered by 1 letter grade.
3 or more absences / Final grade of F assigned (Official withdrawal recommended).

Attendance is typically monitored using "sign-in sheets" for each class meeting.It is the responsibility of the student to sign-in during each class attended.A student is considered absent of his or her signature does not appear on the sign-in sheet. Forgery of signatures on sign-in sheets is a violation of university Academic Integrity Policies and subject to disciplinary action.

Tardiness: Each three instances of excessive tardiness (e.g. > 5 minutes) will count as one absence.

Late assignments: Due to the group assignment structure, only one late assignment will be accepted during the semester, no more than two weeks late. Final deadline for all homework is 24 hours before the final exam.

PREPARED BY:Matthew R. Stein11/08/2018