NS- Students will analyze forces acting on particles, rigid bodies and structures in equilibrium in this engineering course. Topics will include force and moment resultants, free-body diagrams, reactions and supports, internal forces, structures in equilibrium, centroids and centers of mass, distributed forces, and friction. Emphasis will be placed on real-world applications and technology will be integrated throughout the course. A scientific calculator is required.
Prerequisites
Co-enrollment in or completion of MATH&163 or above with a grade of 2.0 or higher; AND Completion of PHYS&221 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.