Class attendance is important in order to do well in this class. The final is comprehensive and is about as difficult as the midterms. Application of the basic principles of thermodynamics to such engineering systems as heat engines and turbines is introduced. Calculus II is a corequisite, but most of the problems can be solved with simple algebra. The room is open most daytime hours and is an excellent way for students to get their questions answered.
Homework is assigned daily.
This course is not difficult if students keep up and do the work. There are three exams and a comprehensive final given. Dynamics is the study of bodies in motion. It is the second step in the mechanics sequence. Naturally, many of the concepts from the statics course are utilized.