University of Texas at San Antonio

College of Engineering
Syllabus for EGR 2513 - Dynamics
Spring 2010
Part A-Course Outline

Required course in Civil and Mechanical Engineering

Catalog Description:
EGR 2513 Dynamics [TCCN: ENGR 2302] (3-0) 3 hours credit.
Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, work and energy, impulse and momentum, equations of motion
and engineering applications.

Prerequisites:
MAT 1223 - Calculus II [TCCN: MATH 2314], PHY 1903 - Engineering Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 2325], and EGR
2103 Statics [TCCN: ENGR 2301], each with grade C or better.

Textbook:
Hibbeler, R.C., Engineering Mechanics, Dynamics, Twelfth Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2010.

Major Prerequisites by Topic:
1. Static equilibrium
2. Free-body diagrams
3. Calculus I & II

Topics covered:
1. Orthogonal coordinate systems
2. Vector kinematics of particles in space
3. Dynamics of particles and the systems of particles
4. Energy and momentum
5. Collisions
6. Two dimensional kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies

Course outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to:
1. Solve kinematic problems involving rectilinear and curvilinear motion of particles. [contributes to PO a, e, k].
2. Solve kinetic problems involving a system of particles using Newton's Second Law. [contributes to PO a, e, k].
3. Apply the principles of work and energy, conservation of energy, impulse and momentum, and conservation of
momentum to the solution of engineering problems involving particles and systems of particles. [contributes to PO
a, e, k].
4. Solve kinematic problems involving the translation and rotation of a rigid body. [contributes to PO a, e, k].
5. Solve kinetic problems involving planar translation and rotation of rigid bodies. [contributes to PO a, e, k].
6. Apply the principles of work and energy, conservation of energy, impulse and momentum, and conservation of
momentum to the solution of engineering problems involving rigid bodies in planar motion. [contributes to PO a,
e, k].
7. apply knowledge in specialized areas related to Civil and Mechanical Engineering [contributes to PO a, e, k, l].

Contribution of Course to Professional Components:
This course builds the foundation for preparing students to work professionally in the area of mechanics and will also
facilitate our graduates to become licensed professional engineers


Relationship to Engineering Program Outcomes (PO):
a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (E).
e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (E).
k. an ability to understand the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (E).

Class/laboratory schedule:
150 minutes lecture/week

Evaluation Methods:
1. Homework assignments
2. Design projects
3. Quizzes and/or exams
4. Final examination

Students with disabilities are encouraged to consult with the UTSA Disability Services (http://www.utsa.edu/disability/
) for arrangements accommodating any special needs.

Performance criteria:
Course outcomes will be evaluated using all evaluation methods.

Course Content:
Engineering Science: 100%
Engineering Design: 0%

Coordinator:
Mehdi Shadaram, EE Professor and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Signed by the Committee:
Randy Manteufel, S. Bin-Shafique, Yesh Singh, Dan Dimitriu, December 2009