MEC 2401 Dynamics I

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A working knowledge of the basic laws of motion and of the concepts of force, energy, momentum and impulse, is fundamental to the study of mechanics and the solution of many engineering problems. In this course these basic concepts are reviewed and a number of techniques are developed to assist in the analysis of the plane motion of particles, bodies, interconnected bodies, mechanisms and geared systems.

OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. apply the Free Body Diagram Method to solve problems involving the forces on particles and rigid bodies, and to determine their resulting linear and curvilinear motions;
2. analyse mechanisms and derive the velocities and accelerations of their rigid body components;
3. apply the Work Energy method to the solution of problems involving the motions of systems of particles;
4. apply Newton's Laws of Motion, Principles of Conservation of Energy and Momentum and Coulomb's Laws of Friction to problems involving the plane motion of particles, bodies, interconnected bodies, and links within mechanisms;
5. select the most appropriate of these techniques for a given problem;
6. perform kinematics and force analysis of plane mechanisms and
7. analyse free vibration of a single degree of freedom system.

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Student Administration will advise students of the dates of their examinations during the semester.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available (or at least a grade of C-) for each assessment item.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each working day late.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 40% in each of the summative assessments and at least 50% of the available weighted marks for the summative assessment items. Students who do not qualify for a Passing grade may, at the discretion of the Examiner, be assigned additional work to demonstrate to the Examiner that they have achieved the required standard. It is expected that such students will have gained at least 45 % of the total marks available for all summative assessment items.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   In an Open Examination, candidates may have access to any material during the examination except the following: electronic communication devices, bulky materials, devices requiring mains power and material likely to disturb other students.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the examination period at the end of the semester of the next offering of this course.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Students will require access to e-mail and internet access to USQConnect for this course.