This course provides an introduction to computer programming utilizing a high-level language. Computer math and elementary numerical methods also are presented, as well as engineering applications of computer usage. Students also are introduced to the ways computers can help solve engineering problems. As regular homework assignments, students write, run, and test programs. The course meets for three lectures and one discussion per week.
Statics is the study of particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium.
This is the first in a series of mechanics courses, each of which studies a more complex type of system. The topics include vector algebra, moments and couple, drawing free body diagrams, forces in structures and machine parts in equilibrium, friction, moments of inertia, centers of gravity, and centroids. A strong background in algebra and trigonometry is required. The class has two lectures and one discussion each week. A set of homework problems is due at the beginning of each lecture.