COURSE DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name Code Semester T+A+L (hour/week) Type (C / O) Local Credit ECTS
Engineering Mechanics MTE 201 Fall 02+02+00 Elective 3 5
Academic Unit: Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Prerequisites: None
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Course Unit: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: - -
Course Objectives: The course aims to provide a foundational understanding of statics and dynamics, focusing on the analysis and solution of problems related to equilibrium, motion, and forces in engineering systems. It develops analytical and problem-solving skills essential for real-world engineering applications.
Course Contents: The course covers fundamental concepts of statics, including equilibrium, structures, and friction, and dynamics, focusing on the kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, as well as mechanical vibrations.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit (LO):
  • 1- Apply Principles of Statics and Dynamics: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and solve problems related to equilibrium, motion, and forces in engineering systems.
  • 2- Use Analytical Techniques: Utilize vector mechanics and mathematical methods to solve statics and dynamics problems.
  • 3- Analyze Structures: Evaluate internal forces in trusses, frames, and machines.
  • 4- Understand Motion: Analyze and understand the kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies.
  • 5- Conduct Dynamic Analysis: Evaluate mechanical vibrations and dynamic response of systems
  • 6- Solve Real-World Problems: Apply theoretical knowledge to practical engineering scenarios and enhance problem-solving skills.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods: Face to face teaching


WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATIONS

WeekSubjectsRelated Preperation
1 Basic Concept
2 Particle Equilibrium
3 Rigid Body Equilibrium
4 Structural Analysis
5 Structural Analysis
6 Internal Forces
7 Friction
8 Kinematics of a Particle
9 Kinetics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration
10 Planar Kinematics of Rigid Bodies
11 Planar Kinetics of Rigid Bodies: Force and Acceleration
12 Work and Energy
13 Vibration
14 Vibration


REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED READING

Engineering Mechanics: Statics by Hibbeler
Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics by Hibbeler


OTHER COURSE RESOURCES

Engineering Mechanics: Statics by Meriam
Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics by Meriam


ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA

Semester RequirementsNumberPercentage of Grade (%)
Attendance / Participation 14 42
Project 2 28
Final Exam 1 30
Total: 17 100


WORKLOAD

EventsCountDuration (Hours)Total Workload (hour)
Course Hours14342
Project31133
Final Exam15050
Total Workload (hour):125


THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO) AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS (PQ)

# PQ1 PQ2 PQ3 PQ4 PQ5 PQ6 PQ7 PQ8 PQ9 PQ10
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