AEE262 DYNAMICS
| Course Code: | 5720262 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.5 |
| Department: | Aerospace Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ERCAN GÜRSES |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of this course the student will be able to:
-know the mechanics of non-stationary rigid bodies
-apply his/her knowledge to analyze the motion of rigid bodies
-formulate solutions for translating and rotating rigid bodies on plane and in space.
Course Content
A vectorial approach to dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. Kinematics of particles, kinetics
of particles. Kinematics of rigid bodies and kinetics of rigid bodies. Newton s second law and
the laws of linear and angular momentum. Newton s Law of Gravitation. The principle of
impulse and momentum. Impact of particles and rigid bodies. Potential and kinetic energy,
conservation laws and energy methods. Relative motion. Application to Space Flight Mechanics.
The emphasis on dynamics of particles, system of particles and plane motion of rigid bodies.
Introduction to three dimensional motions of rigid bodies.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course the students will be able to:
-calculate the acceleration of a rigid body under the given forces
-classify the components of the resulting acceleration
-decsribe the ensuing motion of a rigid body/ particle under the given forces
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||