MECH3334

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Statics

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering TechnologySchool of Arch,Mgmt & Eng Tech

Course Description

This course is a study of introductory mechanics through the application of the principles of statics. Students focus on the equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions. Additional topics include centroids, centers of gravity, and analysis of structures, friction, area and mass moments of inertia. The course also emphasizes the importance of problem-solving and critical thinking in statics by using algebraic and trigonometric computations.

Credit Hours

Requirements

Each of the following:

MATH1063 with D or better OR MATH1084 with D or better OR MATH2043 with D or better OR MATH1054 with D or better
PHYS1044 with D or better OR PHYS1064 with D or better OR PHYS1024 with D or better

Course Attributes

Applied Learning-Other (ALOT)
Critical Thinking & Reasoning (RESN)