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242 Intro

This document provides an introduction and overview for an engineering dynamics course (ME 242). It outlines expectations, including regular attendance, homework submissions through Mastering Engineering, and no late exams. It emphasizes that dynamics requires rigorous study, practice, and effort to master analytical problem solving skills. Examples from Galileo, Kepler, and Newton are given to illustrate the systematic development of dynamics principles over centuries. Students are advised to study examples carefully, map out solution paths before calculating, and consult resources and the instructor when stuck on homework problems.

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242 Intro

This document provides an introduction and overview for an engineering dynamics course (ME 242). It outlines expectations, including regular attendance, homework submissions through Mastering Engineering, and no late exams. It emphasizes that dynamics requires rigorous study, practice, and effort to master analytical problem solving skills. Examples from Galileo, Kepler, and Newton are given to illustrate the systematic development of dynamics principles over centuries. Students are advised to study examples carefully, map out solution paths before calculating, and consult resources and the instructor when stuck on homework problems.

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ME 242

ENGINEERING
DYNAMICS

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ME 242

ENGINEERING
DYNAMICS
Instructor: Georg F. Mauer
Phone: 895-3830
[email protected]
Office TBE-B- 130
ME 242
ENGINEERING DYNAMICS
Expectations:
Regular Attendance and Submission of EVERY Homework on
Mastering Engineering

Mastering will not give you partial credit, but you can submit
multiple times until you find the correct answer.
No late exams will be given

Details: see syllabus (Web and paper copy).


You think its tough.
Consider the rewards
Better Opportunities.
Better Pay
The Textbook

Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, 13/E


Russell C. Hibbeler ISBN-13: 9780133009569
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Homework

Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, 12/E


Russell C. Hibbeler ISBN-10: 0136077919
ISBN-13: 9780136077916 Publisher: Prentice Hall
I-Clickers, see ME 242 page

Register in class or at:


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I-Clickers, see ME 242 page
If you registered your clicker on the web, please answer the Clicker
Test Question (will not be graded)
The statement
Epimenides, the liar from Crete, says that all Cretans are
liars.
is
(A) True
(B) False
(C) Neither true nor False
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ME 242
ENGINEERING DYNAMICS

PREVIEW
What will I learn?
Benefits: What will I gain?
Effort: What will it take?
This is a course in Problem
Solving.
We use the tools of science:
Mathematics
Rigorous Logic

Scientific Discovery
Galileo Galilei
(1564-1642)

Scientific
Experiments
Earth rotates
about the sun
Science is:
systematic knowledge derived from
observation, study, and experimentation
carried on in order to determine the
nature of what is being studied.
Look how far we
have come:

Treadmill
in Leiden,
Netherlands
Scientific Inquiry takes time
and effort. This course is about
Newtons law:
F = m*a
From Galileos fall experiments in Pisa, it took
100 years until Newton finally formulated it.
Your textbook summarizes about 150 years of
Mechanics research that followed after Newton.

Newtonian Science is analytical and


systematic, but NOT intuitive
Johannes
Kepler
1572-1630
Kepler's Laws
See: http://www.cvc.org/science/kepler.htm
LAW 1: The orbit of a planet/comet about the Sun is an ellipse with the
Sun's center of mass at one focus

This is the equation for an ellipse:


How should I Learn?
Student: I dont like having to teach
myself topics, thats the professors job
My answer: I can present concepts. The difficulty
lies not in the concepts themselves, but in their
application. Mastering requires practice and lots
of time.
The Only Route to Success:
Practice!
Study the examples carefully.

Analyze the problem (Create a road map)


before attempting a solution!
Attend every class! Ask questions!
Practice- Part II

Work continuously. This material


cannot be crammed before the exam.
Complete and submit All Assignments on
schedule!

Success builds confidence!


Practice- Part III

Look at principles and methods!


Be patient. This material is NOT intuitive.
A frequently heard complaint:
I worked on my assignment for three
hours and didnt get anywhere
If you feel stuck, please go back to your
book and look at the methods and
examples for the chapter.
Consult your Tutor.
Benefits of Mastering Engineering

Electronic Submissiom
Mastering checks your answer and lets
you try again
Instant Grading
The Scientific Method

How do I solve a scientific problem?

Step 1: Understand the problem


statement
Step 2: Conceptually map the
solution path.
Step 3: Enter the relevant data into
the laws required for the solution.
Step 4: Solve.
The Road Map
The Road Map
The Road Map
Advice for Homework
Read the problem statement for data
and clues
Map a solution path so that the given
data lead to intermediate and then final
results.
Plug in the numbers only at the end!
Reading Assignments
Read and understand the assigned
chapters before class. Reading
assignmnents are posted on Mastering.
You will be quizzed on each reading
assignment
Answers will be graded.
How to Learn
Understanding: Train yourself to solve
problems.
Understand the method
Contact me immediately with
questions you cant resolve. Dont
wait!
End of Introduction

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