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Rochester Institute of Technology
Course Outline Form
Kate Gleason College of Engineering
Academic Unit: Mechanical Engineering Department
NEW (or REVISED) COURSE: MECE-102: Engineering Mechanics Laboratory
1.0 Course Approvals
Required approvals: Requested Date: Granted Date:
Academic Unit Curriculum Committee 22-Sep-10 6-Oct-10
College Curriculum Committee 8-Oct-10 15-Oct-10
Optional approvals: Requested Date: Granted Date:
General Education Committee N/A N/A
Writing Intensive Committee N/A N/A
Honors N/A N/A
2.0 Course Information
Course Title: Engineering Mechanics Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): Math-181 Differential Cal
Course proposed by: ME Faculty
Effective date: 13-Aug
Meeting Format Contact hours Maximum students/section
Classroom 1 108
Lab 2 36
Studio 2 36
Other (Specify) 1 36
2.1 Course Conversion Designation
Check if: Designation Please indicate equivalent quarter course(s):
Semester Equivalent
Y Semester Replacement 0304-280, 0304-342
Y New Course
2.2 Semester(s) offered (check)
Fall Spring Summer Other
Yes Yes
2.3 Student Requirements
Students required to take this course
(Program/Year)
Students who may elect to take this course
(Program/Year)
BS ME Students/1 This course is not proposed for students other
than BS ME students.
3.0 Goals of the course (including rationale for the course, when appropriate):
The goal of this course is to develop a strong foundation in Newtonian mechanics that students
will build uponthroughout their mechanical engineering curriculum. Using the student's prior
exposure to high school physics, this course will extend student's knowledge of physics while
integrating a formal understanding of the definition of derivatives and integrals. Students will
learn the basics of good scientific laboratory and experimental techniques and develop the skills
to present technical information in a formal engineering laboratory report. Students will
complete homework assignments in an engineering logbook to develop good study skills and
homework habits. Students will demonstrate an ability to conduct experiments, and analyze and
interpret the resulting data. Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively,
using modern computing tools.
4.0 RIT Catalog Course description
Course Number: MECE-102 Engineering Mechanics Laboratory
This course examines classical Newtonian mechanics from a calculus-based fundamental
perspective with close coupling to integrated laboratory experiences. Topics include kinematics;
Newton's laws of motion; work, energy, and power; systems of particles and linear momentum;
circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation within the context of mechanical
engineering, using mechanical engineering conventions and nomenclature. Each topic is
reviewed in lecture, and then thoroughly studied in multiple accompanying laboratory sessions.
Students conduct experiments using modern data acquisition technology; and analyze, interpret,
and present the results using modern computer software. (Pre-requisites: None; Co-requisites:
Math-181 Differential Cal)
Class 1, Lab 2, Studio 2: Credit 3
5.0 Possible resources (texts, references, computer packages, etc.)
Note Text, Reference, or Other Resource Description
Alternate Serway, R. and Jewett, J., Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Thompson, Brooks
Cole, Belmont, CA
Alternate Young, H. and Freedman, R., University Physics, Pearson Addison-Wesley, San
Francisco, CA
Available MIT Open Courseware materials Course 801, series of video lectures, demonstrations,
and tutorials on classical mechanics
Required Halliday, D., Resnick, R., Walker, J., Fundamentals of Physics, John Wiley and Sons,
New York
Required LabPractice Tutorials for week by week studio labs. These tutorials are adapted from
materials that have been used in 0304-342.
Required LabView Tutorials for week by week experimental labs, These tutorials are adapted
from materials that have been used in 0304-280.
6.0 Topics (Outline)
Meeting
Format Week Topic Description
Text
Reference Homework
Homework
Due
Lecture 1 1
The student will
demonstrate knowledge of
the Principles, Definitions
and Terminology used in
Classical Mechanics.
Terms introduced: body,
force, vector, system,
assumptions. Concepts
introduced: Newton's Law
of Gravity; Static
equilibrium (Newton's First
Law); Dynamics of a
Single Particle (Newton's
Second Law); Dynamics of
Two or More Objects
(Newton's Third Law);
Work-Energy Theorem;
Conservation of Energy.
Overview of
Chapter 1
and 2.
Engr Mech
Lab 1 2
The student will
demonstrate an ability to
conduct "Single
Component Position
Measurement" using an
ultrasonic transducer and
recording system. Use an
ultrasound transducer to
measure the distance from
the sensor surface to a flat
surface. Acquire the sensor
voltage at discrete intervals
and measure the
corresponding distance
manually with meter stick.
Section 1-1
through 1-7.
Update Lab
Notebook.
Prepare a formal lab report
format, using a format to
be used throughout the
mechanical engineering lab
curriculum and develop
good practices for
maintaining an engineering
logbook.
PC Studio 1 3
The student will
demonstrate an ability to
interpret sensor calibration
data, convert voltage
readings into engineering
units, estimate errors,
prepare a scientific plot of
data from an experiment,
and interpret its meaning.
The student will use a
spreadsheet package to
read a CSV file created
during the preceding lab,
consisting of time and
sensor voltage, and will
then manually enter data
from position
measurements. Next, create
a plot of Voltage vs.
Position (with error bars),
fit straight line, develop
slop and intercept, with
appropriate units on each
coefficient. The student
will prepare a formal data
presentation chart, using a
format to be used
throughout the mechanical
engineering curriculum and
develop good practices for
maintaining an engineering
logbook.
Section 2-1
through 2-9.
Formal Lab
Report.
Recitation 1 4
The student will
demonstrate an ability to
apply the knowledge
gained during the week to a
variety of problems. The
student will be introduced
Review of
Chapter 1
and 2.
Update Lab
Notebook.
Bring your
current week
chapter
problem
solutions to
class, so you
to a formal engineering
problem solving method
that will be used
throughout the engineering
science core curriculum,
and good practices for
maintaining an engineering
logbook. Students will
conduct exercises in the
classroom, review
questions about homework
assignments, and
participate in weekly
quizzes.
can ask
questions on
difficult topics.
Lecture 2 1
The student will understand
and be able to apply the
concept of "Static
Equilibrium" as expressed
by Newton's First Law. The
student will use Newton's
Law of Gravity, Free Body
Diagrams, and Newton's
First Law. The student will
understand and be able to
analyze the dynamics of a
single particle as expressed
by Newton's Second Law,
using the Vector Sum of
Forces, and Newton's
Second Law. The student
will understand and be able
to analyze the motion of a
single particle in one
dimension, in free fall.
Terms introduced:
Displacement, Velocity,
Acceleration, Gravitational
Potential Energy, Kinetic
energy, Work Energy
Theorem.
Section 5-1
through 5-9.
HW Set 2:
Book
Problems:
5.1, 5.13,
5.20, 5.45,
5.54, 5,56,
5.65
HW Set 1 Due.
Lab report 1
Due.
Engr Mech
Lab 2 2
The student will conduct an
experiment on the vertical
unconstrained motion of a
single body subject to
Newton's Law of Gravity,
and analyze and interpret
Section 5-1
through 5-9.
Update Lab
Notebook.
the resulting data. The
student will be challenged
to test the hypothesis of
Newton's law of gravity.
The student will drop a ball
from a height and measure
the sensor output (in
voltage corresponding to
position) as a function of
time. The student will use
an existing LabVIEW
program employing a start
trigger, sampling rate, and
stop trigger to measure
voltage vs time. Different
groups of students will
conduct trials with different
object mass. Students will
be able to use cumulative
results across trials and
groups to investigate the
law.
PC Studio 2 3
The student will
numerically analyze
vertical position data to
estimate the velocity and
acceleration as a function
of time, and present the
results using written and
graphical communications
to illustrate the accuracy of
the results. The student will
read in a CSV file of time
and voltage to a
spreadsheet, create a
formula based on the
calibration curve to
estimate distance as a
function of time, use the
approximation of the
derivative to estimate
velocity and acceleration as
a function of time, illustrate
the growth in errors
corresponding to
differentiation. Students
Section 5-1
through 5-9.
Formal Lab
Report.
will average results across
groups and trials to
estimate mean and standard
deviation.
Recitation 2 4
The student will
demonstrate an ability to
apply the knowledge
gained during the week to a
variety of problems.
Students will conduct
exercises in the classroom,
review questions about
homework assignments,
and participate in weekly
quizzes.
Review of
Chapter 1, 2,
and 5.
Update Lab
Notebook.
Bring your
current week
chapter
problem
solutions to
class, so you
can ask
questions on
difficult topics.
Lecture 3 1
The student will understand
and be able to analyze the
motion of a single particle
in two dimensions on a
smooth, frictionless
inclined surface. Terms and
Concepts introduced or
reinforced: Reaction Force
at a Smooth Surface, Free
Body Diagram, Newton's
First Law, Vector Sum of
Forces, Newton's Second
Law, Displacement,
Velocity, Acceleration,
Vector Alegbra,
Components of Vectors,
Coordinate Systems,
Gravitational Potential
Energy, Kinetic Energy.
Section 3-1
through 3-8.
HW Set 3:
Book
Problems:
3.2, 3.5, 3.8,
3.34, 3.35
HW Set 2 Due.
Lab report 2
Due.
Engr Mech
Lab 3 2
The student will conduct an
experiment on the inclined
ramp constrained motion of
a single body subject to
Newton's Law of Gravity,
and analyze and interpret
the resulting data. Measure
the position along an
inclined plane as the ball
rolls down. Knowing the
angle of the plane,
determine the vertical and
Section 3-1
through 3-8.
Update Lab
Notebook.
horizontal components of
displacement, using
trigonometry. Use the
LabVIEW program from
the preceding week, but
now record the angle of
inclination for the ramp.
Students and groups will
conduct a trial at a unique
angle.
PC Studio 3 3
The student will
numerically analyze
horizontal and vertical
position data to estimate
the components and
magnitude of velocity and
acceleration as a function
of time, and present the
results using written and
graphical communications
means. Expand the
previous spreadsheet to
include horizontal and
vertical component of
position vs time.
Numerically differentiate
each to get components of
velocity and acceleration.
Section 3-1
through 3-8.
Formal Lab
Report.
Recitation 3 4
The student will
demonstrate an ability to
apply the knowledge
gained during the week to a
variety of problems.
Students will conduct
exercises in the classroom,
review questions about
homework assignments,
and participate in weekly
quizzes.
Review of
Chapter 1, 2,
3, and 5.
Update Lab
Notebook.
Bring your
current week
chapter
problem
solutions to
class, so you
can ask
questions on
difficult topics.
Lecture 4 1
The student will understand
and be able to analyze the
motion of a single particle
in two dimensions on a
rough surface. Terms and
concepts introduced or
reinforced: Reaction Force
Section 6-1
through 6-3.
HW Set 4:
Book
Problems:
6.3, 6.5, 6.6,
6.8, 6.30,
6.31
HW Set 3 Due.
Lab report 3
Due.
at a Rough Surface,
Cooefficient of Friction,
Free Body Diagram,
Newton's First Law, Vector
Sum of Forces, Newton's
Second Law,
Displacement, Velocity,
Acceleration, Vector
Alegbra, Components of
Vectors, Coordinate
Systems, Gravitational
Potential Energy, Kinetic
Energy, Work Energy
Theorem.
Engr Mech
Lab 4 2
The student will conduct an
experiment on the
constrained motion of a
system of two bodies (one
horizontal motion, one
vertical motion, linked over
a pulley with a cable), and
analyze and interpret the
resulting data. Measure the
position along one plane as
the ball rolls down.
Knowing the angle of the
plane, determine the
vertical and horizontal
components of
displacement, using
trigonometry. Begin to
quantify the effect of
friction, start looking at
multi-body problems,
introduce FBDs for two
bodies, concept of a
system, Use the same
LabVIEW program from
last week, but now record
the angle of inclination for
the ramp OR have the
horizontal surface be one of
varying roughness between
groups. Each group of
students conducts a trial
with a unique feature.
Section 6-1
through 6-3.
Update Lab
Notebook.
PC Studio 4 3
The student will expand
previous spreadsheet to
include horizontal and
vertical component of
position vs time for two
bodies. Plot both velocity
and acceleration
components vs time - relate
the magnitude of the
acceleration of one block to
the vertical acceleration of
the other block. Continue
to build upon comfort level
with derivates, more
sophisticated
programming, plotting, and
error analysis.
Section 6-1
through 6-3.
Formal Lab
Report.
Recitation 4 4
The student will
demonstrate an ability to
apply the knowledge
gained during the week to a
variety of problems.
Students will conduct
exercises in the classroom,
review questions about
homework assignments,
and participate in weekly
quizzes.
Review of
Chapter 1, 2,
3, 5, and 6.
Update Lab
Notebook.
Bring your
current week
chapter
problem
solutions to
class, so you
can ask
questions on
difficult topics.
Lecture 5 1
Prelimin Exam Preparation.
Students will review the
concepts, terminology, and
topics covered since the
beginning of the course.
Review of
Chapter 1, 2,
3, 5, and 6.
HW Set 5:
Have your
Lab
Notebook
reviewed by
a TA this
week.
HW Set 4 Due.
Lab report 4
Due.
Engr Mech
Lab 5 2
Prelim Exam Week - Lab
make-ups. There is no
formal lab this week, since
students will take a
common preliminary
examination.
Review of
Chapter 1, 2,
3, 5, and 6.
PC Studio 5 3
Computer based quiz.
Students will use this
period to complete a
computer based quiz of the
topics and material learned
Review of
Chapter 1, 2,
3, 5, and 6.
to date.
Recitation 5 4
Prelimin Exam Preparation.
Students will review the
concepts, terminology, and
topics covered since the
beginning of the course.
Review of
Chapter 1, 2,
3, 5, and 6.
Exam Room 5 5
Prelim Exam 1. All
students will participate in
a common exam.
Assessment
of Chapter 1,
2, 3, 5, and
6.
Lecture 6 1
The student will understand
and be able to analyze the
projectile motion of a
single particle in two
dimensions. Terms and
Concepts introduced or
reinforced: Newton's law of
gravity, Derivative, Anti-
derivative (integral), Free
Body Diagram, Newton's
First Law, Vector Sum of
Forces, Newton's Second
Law, Displacement,
Velocity, Acceleration,
Vector Algebra,
Components of Vectors,
Coordinate Systems,
Gravitational Potential
Energy, Kinetic Energy,
Work Energy Theorem.
Section 4-1
through 4-6.
HW Set 6:
Book
Problems:
4.8, 4.9, 4.26,
4.34, 4.38
HW Set 5 Due.
Engr Mech
Lab 6 2
The student will conduct an
experiment demonstrating
their ability to perform
Two Component Position
Measurement, using a
video recording device.
Use a digital video capture
system to measure the x, y
position of an artifact using
pixel mapping. Acquire
images at discrete time
stamps. Measure artifact
positions manually with
meter stick. Use a program
to capture video data and
position vs time
Section 4-1
through 4-6.
Update Lab
Notebook.
information for a single
body. Repeat the first
experiment from week 2
using video capture rather
than ultrasound.
PC Studio 6 3
Manually create a CSV file
from video interpretation
for time, x, y pixels. Use
calibration to convert
pixels to x and y position,
Create plot with errors, fit
straight line, develop slop
and intercept, with
appropriate units on each
coefficient. Report on
calibration curve.
Section 4-1
through 4-6.
Formal Lab
Report.
Recitation 6 4
Prelim Exam 1 returned to
students, solution presented
and reviewed. Students will
conduct exercises in the
classroom, review
questions about homework
assignments, and
participate in weekly
quizzes.
Review of
Chapter 1, 2,
3, 5, and 6.
Update Lab
Notebook.
Bring your
current week
chapter
problem
solutions to
class, so you
can ask
questions on
difficult topics.
Lecture 7 1
The student will understand
and be able to analyze the
curvilinear motion of a
single particle in two
dimensions on a horizontal,
smooth, frictionless planar
surface, using the work-
energy principle. Terms
and concepts introduced:
centripetal acceleration.
The equations of motion
will be derived from first
principles, to demonstrate
the kinematics of a single
particle under constant
acceleration. The
relationship between the
kinematic equations and
Newton's second law will
be investigated using the
concepts of derivative and
Section 4-1
through 4-6.
HW Set 7:
Book
Problems:
4.39, 4.40,
4.41, 4.34,
4.44
HW Set 6 Due.
Lab report 6
Due.
anti-derivative (or integral).
Engr Mech
Lab 7 2
The student will conduct an
experiment on a body in
projectile motion in two
dimensions, and analyze
and interpret the resulting
data. The student will shoot
a projectile horizontally (or
at a defined angle), capture
video data, correlate the
video data with horizontal
and vertical position
information, and estimate
the projectile position as a
function of time.
Section 4-1
through 4-6.
Update Lab
Notebook.
PC Studio 7 3
Students will use a
spreadsheet analysis to
present the results of
experimental data for
projectile motion in two
dimensions. Students will
use the derived kinematic
equations and correlate
experimental data to the
theoretical predictions.
Section 4-1
through 4-6.
Formal Lab
Report.
Recitation 7 4
The student will
demonstrate an ability to
apply the knowledge
gained during the week to a
variety of problems.
Students will conduct
exercises in the classroom,
review questions about
homework assignments,
and participate in weekly
quizzes.
Review of
Chapter 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, and
6.
Update Lab
Notebook.
Bring your
current week
chapter
problem
solutions to
class, so you
can ask
questions on
difficult topics.
Lecture 8 1
The student will understand
and be able to analyze the
curvilinear motion of a
single particle in two
dimensions in a general
form using both kinematics
and the work-energy
principle. The student will
demonstrate
comprehension of terms
Section 7-1
through 7-6
and 8-1
through 8-5.
HW Set 8:
Book
Problems:
7.2, 7.5, 7.9,
7.23
HW Set 7 Due.
Lab report 7
Due.
and concepts including:
free body diagram, vector
sum of forces,
displacement, velocity,
acceleration, vector
algebra, coordinate
systems, gravitational
potential energy, kinetic
energy, work energy
theorem, centripetal
acceleration, and orbits of
planets and satellites. The
student will understand and
be able to analyze the orbit
of a single planet around a
sun.
Engr Mech
Lab 8 2
The student will conduct an
experiment on a body in
curvilinear motion in two
dimensions, and analyze
and interpret the resulting
data. Kinetic energy and
Potential Energy
conservation in a roller
coaster. Students will
conduct an experiment of a
car on a roller coaster,
using video logging to
measure position as a
function of time. The
student will acquire data,
compute single body
position, velocity,
acceleration, KE, PE, and
Total E. The student will
plot all quantities vs. time.
Section 7-1
through 7-6
and 8-1
through 8-5.
Update Lab
Notebook.
PC Studio 8 3
The student will plot single
body position, velocity,
acceleration, KE, PE, and
Total E experimental
results vs. time, and
correlate each quantity with
the corresponding
theoretical predictions.
Section 7-1
through 7-6
and 8-1
through 8-5.
Formal Lab
Report.
Recitation 8 4 The student will
demonstrate an ability to
Review of
Chapters 1-
Update Lab
Notebook.
Bring your
current week
apply the knowledge
gained during the week to a
variety of problems.
Students will conduct
exercises in the classroom,
review questions about
homework assignments,
and participate in weekly
quizzes.
8. chapter
problem
solutions to
class, so you
can ask
questions on
difficult topics.
Lecture 9 1
The student will understand
and be able to analyze the
Uniform Circular Motion
of a single particle in two
dimensions. Terminology
and Concepts Introduced:
Torque and Newton's Laws
in Rotation, Angular
displacement, Angular
Velocity, Angular
Acceleration; Rotational
Kinematics; Rotational
Dynamics, Angular
Momentum and its
conservation.
Section 10-1
through 10-
6.
HW Set 9:
Book
Problems:
10.1, 10.7,
10.13, 10.21,
10.34
HW Set 8 Due.
Lab report 8
Due.
Engr Mech
Lab 9 2
The student will conduct an
experiment on a body in
uniform circular motion in
two dimensional circular
motion, and analyze and
interpret the resulting data.
The centripetal acceleration
lab will be either a car on a
circular track, looking
down from above, or a
person swinging a ball on a
rope from the side with the
rotational speed or the
radius of curvature as
independent variables. The
student will acquire x-y
position data as a function
of time.
Section 10-1
through 10-
6.
Update Lab
Notebook.
PC Studio 9 3
The student will compute
KE, PE, Total E,
circumferential position,
velocity, and acceleration
Section 10-1
through 10-
6.
Formal Lab
Report.
by converting data from the
x-y coordinate system to
the r-theta coordinate
system. Plot all variables
vs. time. Develop the
relationship for centripetal
acceleration based on
observations with various
R and V.
Recitation 9 4
The student will
demonstrate an ability to
apply the knowledge
gained during the week to a
variety of problems.
Students will conduct
exercises in the classroom,
review questions about
homework assignments,
and participate in weekly
quizzes.
Review of
Chapters 1-
8, 10.
Update Lab
Notebook.
Bring your
current week
chapter
problem
solutions to
class, so you
can ask
questions on
difficult topics.
Lecture 10 1
Prelimin Exam Preparation.
Students will review the
concepts, terminology, and
topics covered since the
beginning of the course.
Review of
Chapters 1-
8, 10.
HW Set 10:
Have your
Lab
Notebook
reviewed by
a TA this
week.
HW Set 9 Due.
Lab report 9
Due.
Engr Mech
Lab 10 2
Prelim Exam Week - Lab
make-ups. There is no
formal lab this week, since
students will take a
common preliminary
examination.
Review of
Chapters 1-
8, 10.
PC Studio 10 3
Computer based quiz.
Students will use this
period to complete a
computer based quiz of the
topics and material learned
to date.
Review of
Chapters 1-
8, 10.
Recitation 10 4
Prelimin Exam Preparation.
Students will review the
concepts, terminology, and
topics covered since the
beginning of the course.
Review of
Chapters 1-
8, 10.
Exam Room 10 5 Prelim Exam 2. All Assessment
students will participate in
a common exam.
of Chapters
4, 7, 8, 10
Lecture 11 1
The student will understand
and be able to analyze
dynamics of a system two
or more objects in linear
motion, as expressed by
Newton's Third Law.
Concepts and terms
introduced: impulse; Linear
Momentum; Conservation
of Linear Momentum;
Collisions; Center of Mass;
Conservation of Energy;
Consider Newton's Second
Law as a statement of
impulse and momentum.
Sections 9-1
through 9-
10.
HW Set 11:
Book
Problems:
9.2, 9.15,
9.19, 9.23,
9.43, 9.52,
9.62
HW Set 10
Due.
Engr Mech
Lab 11 2
The student will conduct an
experiment on the impact
of two bodies in linear
motion, and analyze and
interpret the resulting data.
Various trials have blocks
with various coefficients of
restitution. Acquire data for
the Displacement of each
body vs. Time.
Sections 9-1
through 9-
10.
Update Lab
Notebook.
PC Studio 11 3
Use the acquired
displacement vs time data
to compute two body
position, velocity,
acceleration, momentum,
KE, PE, Total E. Plot all
vs. time. Plot the energy of
each individual body vs
time, and the energy of the
system vs. time. Plot the
momentum of each
individual body vs time,
and the momentum of the
system vs. time. Quantify
dissipation of energy
during impact. Compute
and plot the motion of the
center of mass vs. time.
Sections 9-1
through 9-
10.
Formal Lab
Report.
Recitation 11 4 The student will Review of Update Lab Bring your
demonstrate an ability to
apply the knowledge
gained during the week to a
variety of problems.
Students will conduct
exercises in the classroom,
review questions about
homework assignments,
and participate in weekly
quizzes.
Chapters 1-
10.
Notebook. current week
chapter
problem
solutions to
class, so you
can ask
questions on
difficult topics.
Lecture 12 1
The student will understand
and be able to analyze
dynamics of a system two
or more objects in
curvilinear motion, as
expressed by Newton's
Third Law. Concepts and
terms introduced or
reinforced: Angular
Momentum; Conservation
of Angular Momentum.
Sections 9-
11 through
9-12 and 10-
7 through
10-10.
HW Set 12:
Book
Problems:
9.71, 9.79,
10.36, 10.45,
10.51, 10.66
HW Set 11
Due.
Lab report 11
Due.
Engr Mech
Lab 12 2
The student will conduct an
experiment on the impact
of two or more bodies in
curvilinear motion, and
analyze and interpret the
resulting data.
Sections 9-
11 through
9-12 and 10-
7 through
10-10.
Update Lab
Notebook.
PC Studio 12 3
Use the acquired
displacement vs time data
to compute two body
position, velocity,
acceleration, momentum,
KE, PE, Total E. Plot all
vs. time. Plot the energy of
each individual body vs
time, and the energy of the
system vs. time. Plot the
momentum of each
individual body vs time,
and the momentum of the
system vs. time. Quantify
dissipation of energy
during impact. Compute
and plot the motion of the
center of mass vs. time.
Sections 9-
11 through
9-12 and 10-
7 through
10-10.
Formal Lab
Report.
Recitation 12 4 The student will Review of Update Lab Bring your
demonstrate an ability to
apply the knowledge
gained during the week to a
variety of problems.
Students will conduct
exercises in the classroom,
review questions about
homework assignments,
and participate in weekly
quizzes.
Chapters 1-
10.
Notebook. current week
chapter
problem
solutions to
class, so you
can ask
questions on
difficult topics.
Lecture 13 1
The student will understand
and be able to analyze
dynamics of an oscillatory
spring/mass system of two
or more objects. Concepts
and Topics Introduced:
Elastic Potential Energy;
Mass on a Spring; Force
vs. Displacement
Relationship for a spring.
Section 7-7
and 15-1
through 15-
4.
HW Set 13:
Book
Problems:
15.27, 15.35,
15.36, 15.37
HW Set 12
Due.
Lab report 12
Due.
Engr Mech
Lab 13 2
The student will conduct an
experiment on the
dynamics of an oscillatory
spring/mass system and
analyze and interpret the
resulting data. In part I of
the experiment, students
will quantify the force
exerted by a spring as a
function of displacement,
by correlating the
displacement vs. dead
weight mass applied to
determine a spring
constant. Students will
quantify force vs spring
displacement, use
calibration to determine
spring constant, then use
prior lab approach to
measure the position of the
mass on the spring vs time,
and infer the spring
extension vs time. Record
mass position vs. time for a
mass in simple harmonic
Section 7-7
and 15-1
through 15-
4.
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Notebook.
motion.
PC Studio 13 3
Students will use the
acquired position data vs
time. Using the data,
observe the displacement
of the mass vs time, and
compute the velocity and
acceleration of the mass vs
time. Compute the
extension of spring, to
estimate the spring force vs
time. Use instantaneous
FBD to sum spring and
gravity forces, knowing the
initial condition of
displacement, to develop a
simple dynamic model.
Introduce the concept of
numerical integration by
the trapezoid rule; compare
the observed displacement
of the mass vs. time against
the theoretical estimate of
the displacement vs. time.
Section 7-7
and 15-1
through 15-
4.
Formal Lab
Report.
Recitation 13 4
The student will
demonstrate an ability to
apply the knowledge
gained during the week to a
variety of problems.
Students will conduct
exercises in the classroom,
review questions about
homework assignments,
and participate in weekly
quizzes.
Review of
Chapters 1-
10, 15.
Update Lab
Notebook.
Bring your
current week
chapter
problem
solutions to
class, so you
can ask
questions on
difficult topics.
Lecture 14 1
The student will understand
and be able to analyze the
simple harmonic motion of
an oscillatory pendulum.
Concepts and terms
introduced: Force exerted
by a pendulum. Pendulum
motion.
Section 15-5
through 15-
9.
HW Set 14:
Book
Problems:
15.43, 15.49,
15.56, 15.60,
15.62
HW Set 13
Due.
Lab report 13
Due.
Engr Mech
Lab 14 2
The student will conduct an
experiment on the simple
harmonic motion of an
Section 15-5
through 15-
9.
Update Lab
Notebook.
oscillatory pendulum, and
analyze and interpret the
resulting data. Students
will record the position of
an encoder count vs. time.
PC Studio 14 3
Students will use the
acquired encoder count
data to compute the angular
position vs time. Using the
data, compute the angular
velocity and acceleration of
the pendulums vs time.
Compare the observed
quantities vs. time against
the theoretical estimate vs.
time.
Section 15-5
through 15-
9.
Formal Lab
Report.
Recitation 14 4
The student will
demonstrate an ability to
apply the knowledge
gained during the week to a
variety of problems.
Students will conduct
exercises in the classroom,
review questions about
homework assignments,
and participate in weekly
quizzes.
Review of
Chapters 1-
10, 15.
Update Lab
Notebook.
Bring your
current week
chapter
problem
solutions to
class, so you
can ask
questions on
difficult topics.
Lecture 15 1
Final Exam Preparation.
Students will review the
concepts, terminoloy, and
topics covered since the
beginning of the course.
Review of
Chapters 1-
10, 15.
HW Set 15:
Exam
Preparation
Packet
HW Set 14
Due.
Lab report 14
Due.
Engr Mech
Lab 15 2
Final Exam Week - Lab
make-ups. There is no
formal lab this week, since
students will prepare for
the final examination.
Review of
Chapters 1-
10, 15.
PC Studio 15 3
Computer based quiz.
Students will use this
period to complete a
computer based quiz of the
topics and material learned
to date.
Review of
Chapters 1-
10, 15.
Recitation 15 4 Final Exam Preparation.
Students will review the
Review of
Chapters 1-
concepts, terminology, and
topics covered since the
beginning of the course.
10, 15.
Examination 16 1 Cumulative Final
Examination
Assessment
of Chapters
1-10, 15.
7.0 Intended course learning outcomes and associated assessment methods
CLO
Number Course Learning Outcome Description
Assessment
1
Assessment
2
1
Knowledge: By the conclusion of the course, the student
will demonstrate a knowledge of the facts, terminology and
basic principles of engineering mechanics
Examination Laboratory
1.1
Engineering Mechanics Terms Introduced: Body, Force,
Mass, Weight, Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration,
Gravitational Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy, Elastic
Potential Energy, Centripetal Acceleration, Linear
Momentum, Angular Momentum, Impulse, Center
Examination Laboratory
1.2
Engineering Science Terms Introduced: Component,
System, Assumptions, Free Body Diagram, Accuracy,
Calibration, Sensor, Data Acquisition, Analog, Digital,
Logbook, A/D Conversion, Trigger, Sample Rate,
Frequency, Plot, Error Bars, Spreadsheet, Programming
Examination Laboratory
1.3 Mathematics Terms Reinforced: Derivative, Anti-
Derivative, Integral, Vector, Error, Approximation, Limit Examination Laboratory
2
Comprehension: By the conclusion of the course, the student
will demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of
engineering mechanics.
Examination Laboratory
2.1 Newton's First Law Examination Laboratory
2.2 Newton's Second Law Examination Laboratory
2.3 Newton's Third Law Examination Laboratory
2.4 Newton's Law of Gravity Examination Laboratory
2.5 Work Energy Theorem and its relationship to the
Conservation of Energy Examination Laboratory
2.6
The student will demonstrate knowledge of and ability to
Interpret sensor calibration data and understand DAQ
concepts
Laboratory Homework
3
Application: By the conclusion of the course, the student
will demonstrate their ability to apply the fundamental
principles of engineering mechanics to simple problems and
single component systems.
Examination Laboratory
3.1 The student will demonstrate knowledge of and ability to
apply Newton's Law of Gravity Examination Laboratory
3.2
The student will demonstrate knowledge of and ability to
apply Newton's first law to analyze problems of static
equilibrium.
Examination Laboratory
3.3
The student will demonstrate knowledge of and ability to
apply Newton's second law to analyze the dynamics of a
single particle.
Examination Laboratory
3.4
The student will demonstrate knowledge of and ability to
apply Newton's third law to analyze the dynamics of two or
more objects
Examination Laboratory
3.5 The student will demonstrate knowledge of and ability to
apply the Work Energy Theorem Examination Laboratory
3.6
The student will demonstrate an ability to conduct scientific
experiments, using appropriate technology to collect sensor
data in order to achieve the desired outcomes.
Examination Laboratory
3.7
The student will demonstrate knowledge of and ability to
apply the LabVIEW system to the problem of conducting
experiments in engineering mechanics.
Laboratory Homework
3.8
The student will demonstrate knowledge of and ability to
implement LabVIEW programming control structures (i.e.,
case, loop, array), alarms and reporting, analog and digital
I/O
Laboratory Homework
3.9
The student will demonstrate knowledge of and ability to
apply modern engineering tools (such as Microsoft Excel,
Visual Basic, and MATLAB) to the analysis of experimental
data, and reporting of results.
Laboratory Homework
3.1
The student will demonstrate ability to apply the engineering
problem solving method to a wide range of problems, and to
interpret and extract meaningful information from problem
statements.
Laboratory Homework
3.11
The student will demonstrate ability to use simple
algorithms and programming control structures to solve
engineering problems via computer
Laboratory Homework
4
Analysis: By the conclusion of the course, the student will
demonstrate their ability to analyse an existing engineering
system through the application of engineering mechanics to
individuals elements of the system, and how those elements
interact to form
Examination Laboratory
4.1
The student will demonstrate an ability to analyze sensor
data from scientific experiments, estimate errors, prepare a
scientific plot of data, and interpret its meaning.
Examination Laboratory
4.2
The student will demonstrate an ability to analyze sensor
data to estimate the components and magnitude of velocity
and acceleration as a function of time.
Examination Laboratory
4.3 The student will demonstrate ability to reason and organize Laboratory Homework
work in a logical manner.
5
Synthesis: By the conclusion of the course, the student will
demonstrate their ability to synthesize novel engineering
systems based upon the principles of engineering mechanics.
Examination Laboratory
5.1
The student will demonstrate an ability to communicate
effectively using written and graphical communications
means.
Examination Laboratory
5.2 The student will demonstrate ability to adapt previous
analyses to new problems. Laboratory Homework
5.3
The student will demonstrateand ability to adapt and extend
algorithms and use LabVIEW Examples as algorithm
development tool
Laboratory Homework
6
Evaluation: By the conclusion of the course, the student will
demonstrate their ability to evaluate, and make judgements
about the appropriateness of, multi-component engineering
systems based upon internal evidence and external criteria.
Examination Laboratory
6.1
The student will demonstrate an ability to review and assess
data to draw conclusions regarding Newton's laws of
motion.
Examination Laboratory
6.2
The student will demonstrate ability to professionally
document work in a manner that can be easily followed,
verified, and reproduced
Laboratory Homework
6.3
The student will demonstrate ability to troubleshoot a
spreadsheet solution or written code manually and/or via
debugging
Laboratory Homework
8.0 Program outcomes and/or goals supported by this course
Course Learning Outcomes Mapped to ABET Student Outcomes Achievement Levels: I =
Introductory; R = Refinement; M = Mastery
ABET
SO
Number
ABET Student Outcome Description CLO
Number
Ach.
Level Benchmark
Data
Source
a.1 An ability to apply knowledge of
mathematics. 1.3 I 0.7 Examination
a.2 An ability to apply knowledge of science. 2.1 I 0.7 Examination
a.2 An ability to apply knowledge of science. 2.2 I 0.7 Examination
a.2 An ability to apply knowledge of science. 2.3 I 0.7 Examination
a.2 An ability to apply knowledge of science. 2.4 I 0.7 Examination
a.2 An ability to apply knowledge of science. 2.5 I 0.7 Examination
a.2 An ability to apply knowledge of science. 3.1 I 0.7 Examination
a.2 An ability to apply knowledge of science. 3.2 I 0.7 Examination
a.2 An ability to apply knowledge of science. 3.3 I 0.7 Examination
a.2 An ability to apply knowledge of science. 3.4 I 0.7 Examination
a.2 An ability to apply knowledge of science. 3.5 I 0.7 Examination
a.2 An ability to apply knowledge of science. 6.1 I 0.7 Examination
a.3 An ability to apply knowledge of
engineering. 1.1 I 0.7 Examination
a.3 An ability to apply knowledge of
engineering. 1.2 I 0.7 Examination
a.3 An ability to apply knowledge of
engineering. 2.6 I 0.7 Examination
a.3 An ability to apply knowledge of
engineering. 3 I 0.7 Examination
b.1 An ability to conduct experiments. 3.6 I 0.7 Examination
b.2 An ability to design experiments. 5.3 I 0.7 Examination
b.3 An ability to analyze experimental data. 4.1 I 0.7 Examination
b.4 An ability to interpret experimental data. 4.2 I 0.7 Examination
c.1 An ability to design a system, component,
or process to meet desired needs. 6 I 0.7 Examination
c.2
An ability to design a system within
realistic constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political, ethical,
health and safety, manufacturability, and
sustainability.
4 I 0.7 Examination
c.2
An ability to design a system within
realistic constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political, ethical,
health and safety, manufacturability, and
sustainability.
5 I 0.7 Examination
e.1 An ability to identify engineering
problems. 5.2 I 0.7 Examination
e.3 An ability to solve engineering problems. 3.1 I 0.7 Examination
g.1 An ability to communicate effectively. 4.3 I 0.7 Examination
g.1 An ability to communicate effectively. 5.1 I 0.7 Examination
g.1 An ability to communicate effectively. 6.2 I 0.7 Examination
i.1 Recognize the need for life-long learning. 6.3 I 0.7 Examination
k.1 Ability to use the techniques necessary for
engineering practice. 3.11 I 0.7 Examination
k.1 Ability to use the techniques necessary for
engineering practice. 3.7 I 0.7 Examination
k.1 Ability to use the techniques necessary for
engineering practice. 3.8 I 0.7 Examination
k.3 Ability to use modern engineering tools
for engineering practice. 3.9 I 0.7 Examination
9.0 General Education Learning Outcomes supported by this course
Course Learning Outcomes Mapped to RIT General Education Learning Outcomes
Category GELO
Number
General Education Learning Outcome
Supported by the Course
CLO
Number
Assessment
Method
10.0 Other relevant information
Include items such as special classroom, studio, or lab needs, special scheduling, media
requirements, etc. here.
Instructional Methodologies Used to Achieve the CLOs
This is a hybrid lecture and laboratory course. Each week will begin with a lead-off lecture
presented by the course professor. This lecture will introduce a fundamental concept of classical
mechanics, and relate this concept to foundation math courses, experimental validation, and data
analysis. Students will participate in a laboratory activity each week, wherein they will learn how
to use modern data acquisition and experimental techniques to investigate the concept. Students
will also participate in a computer laboratory activity each week, wherein they will learn how to
use modern tools for presentation, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data. Students will
conclude each week with a recitation period, wherein they will apply the concept to the solution
of practical problems. Students will be assigned homework problems to be completed
individually. Student lab groups will be assigned projects to be completed in a group, with
individual and group submissions. Students may collaborate with one another to learn course
material, but all work presented for evaluation must represent the individual effort of the student.
Other information relevant to the conversion from quarters to semesters.
This course is used to satisfy one credit of ABET science laboratory experience requirement.
11.0 Supplemental information for Optional Course Designations:
If the course is to be considered as writing intensive or as a general education or honors course,
include the sections of the course syllabus that would support this designation.
This course is not being considered for honors level designation.
11.1 General Education Committee Feedback to Course Proposers:
This course is not being considered for General Education credit, This course will be used to
satisfy one credit of ABET science laboratory designation. The laboratory experiences herein are
modeled after those used in University Physics I and AP Physics MECH-C course, with
additional engineering laboratory content related to laboratory data acquisition, data plotting, and
error analysis significantly more in-depth than those used in University Physics I.
11.2 Writing Intensive Committee Feedback to Course Proposers:
This course is not being considered for writing intensive designation.