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MAE 232 DYNAMICS (Section 2) -SPRING 2003
BEGINNING OF COURSE MEMO
Section 1 (#44375) |
Section 2 (#44652) |
Teaching Assistant |
P.N. Sheth
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R.J. Ribando |
Taryn Price |
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MEC 208B |
MEC 310 |
MEC 109 |
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924-7366 |
924-6289 |
982-2736 |
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pns7q@virginia.edu |
rjr@virginia.edu |
taryn@virginia.edu |
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T,
TR 9:30-10:45AM, MEC
205 |
MWF 12:00-12:50,ChE 005 |
M 1:00-3:00 W 1:00-3:00 |
PROBLEM SESSION: (Both Sections)
Tuesdays 1800-2000, MEC 205
TEXT: Bedford and Fowler, Engineering
Mechanics, DYNAMICS, 3rd edition, Prentice Hall,
2002, ISBN 0-13-041654-1.
PREREQUISITES: APMA 111, PHYS 142E, MAE
230, and some of APMA 212
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: This
course focuses on the motion and force behavior of particles, systems of
particles, rigid bodies, and mechanisms (which are systems of rigid bodies).
Equations of motion, work-energy, and impulse-momentum techniques are presented
and applied to practical devices and situations. Linear, rotational, and
curvilinear motions and the related forces and moments are included in the
methods presented in this course. Most of the systems in the course are modeled
in planar, two-dimensional motions, although some three-dimensional, spatial behavior
is also presented. The course formulates and applies analytical methods based
on Newton's Laws, analytic geometry, calculus, and vector operations. In
addition, practical mechanisms and linkages are presented for a perspective on
the applications of these methods to mechanical and aerospace systems. Design
oriented problems are included in the Homework assignments.
PROBLEM
SESSIONS:
Problem Sessions are held on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 PM in MEC 205 and will be
used for a number of different purposes, including:
(1)
Discussion
and reinforcement of homework problems and other materials covered in class,
(2)
Demonstration
of physical devices, particularly mechanisms and robots,
(3)
Administration
of tests.
These Problem Sessions are intended to be
highly interactive, encouraging a two-way dialog between the students and the
Instructors and/or the TA.
OFFICE HOURS: While the Problem Sessions will
allow two hours of interaction each week with the Instructors beyond the
regular classes, you are encouraged to visit the Instructors and the GTA in
their offices for questions and discussions. "Open door" policy will
be in effect for both Professors Sheth and Ribando --you are welcome to visit
either any time his office door is open. Additionally, use of email for questions
and for scheduling a personal meeting is encouraged. Ms. Price’s office hours are given above.
HOMEWORK: Regular Homework is assigned
as shown in the Weekly Schedule document (See below). The best way to learn the
course material is to solve these problems every week and participate in the
discussions in the Problem Sessions. Late submittal will not be given credit.
You are asked to do the Homework Assignments in teams of a maximum of three (3)
students each. You are to maintain the same teammates during the entire
semester, and you should form your team during the first week of classes. All
members of the team are to pledge the homework assignments. The team method is
used for Homework Assignments to allow an opportunity to discuss the subject matter
with your team members. At the end of the semester, each team member will be
asked to complete an evaluation of the contributions of the other team members.
This evaluation will constitute 3% of the total grade.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required at
all regularly scheduled classes and meetings. 2% of the course grade is
allocated to attendance. You may be asked to drop the course if you have a poor
attendance record.
IMPAIRMENTS: Any student who feels that he or she needs an
accomodation because of an impairment should see me during office hours.
CELL PHONES: All cell phones are to be turned off at the when you
enter the classroom.
COURSE GRADING
POLICY:
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Homework Assignments |
20% |
|
TEST 1 |
15% |
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TEST 2 |
15% |
|
TEST 3 |
15% |
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TEAMMATES' EVALUATION |
3% |
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Attendance |
2% |
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Final Exam |
30% |
NOTE: Your homework and test grades will be posted on the instructional toolkit. If you have any questions or disputes about grading, you must contact the GTA or instructor as appropriate within one week of the posting. No grade changes will be considered after that.