rochester institute of technology course outline form kate

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


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


logbook.

Section 2-1

through 2-9.

Formal Lab

Report.

Recitation 1 4

The student will


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


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


apply the knowledge


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


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


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


apply the knowledge








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



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


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


apply the knowledge








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






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



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


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



curvilinear motion of a


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


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


apply the knowledge








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



curvilinear motion of a


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



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


Review of

Chapters 1-

Update Lab

Notebook.

Bring your

current week

apply the knowledge








quizzes.

8. chapter

problem

solutions to

class, so you

can ask

questions on

difficult topics.

Lecture 9 1



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



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


apply the knowledge








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






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



students will take a

common preliminary

examination.

Review of

Chapters 1-

8, 10.

PC Studio 10 3






to date.

Review of

Chapters 1-

8, 10.

Recitation 10 4






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


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


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


apply the knowledge








quizzes.

Chapters 1-

10.

Notebook. current week

chapter

problem

solutions to

class, so you

can ask

questions on

difficult topics.

Lecture 12 1



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


experiment on the impact

of two or more bodies in

curvilinear motion, and


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


apply the knowledge








quizzes.

Chapters 1-

10.

Notebook. current week

chapter

problem

solutions to

class, so you

can ask

questions on

difficult topics.

Lecture 13 1



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


experiment on the

dynamics of an oscillatory

spring/mass system and


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.

Update Lab

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


apply the knowledge








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



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


experiment on the simple

harmonic motion of an

Section 15-5

through 15-

9.

Update Lab

Notebook.

oscillatory pendulum, and


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


apply the knowledge








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.


concepts, terminoloy, and



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



students will prepare for

the final examination.

Review of

Chapters 1-

10, 15.

PC Studio 15 3






to date.

Review of

Chapters 1-

10, 15.

Recitation 15 4 Final Exam Preparation.


Review of

Chapters 1-




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


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


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.


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.


3.1 The student will demonstrate knowledge of and ability to

apply Newton's Law of Gravity Examination Laboratory

3.2


apply Newton's first law to analyze problems of static

equilibrium.


3.3


apply Newton's second law to analyze the dynamics of a

single particle.


3.4


apply Newton's third law to analyze the dynamics of two or

more objects


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.


3.7


apply the LabVIEW system to the problem of conducting

experiments in engineering mechanics.

Laboratory Homework

3.8


implement LabVIEW programming control structures (i.e.,

case, loop, array), alarms and reporting, analog and digital

I/O

Laboratory Homework

3.9


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


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.


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.


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.


5.1

The student will demonstrate an ability to communicate

effectively using written and graphical communications

means.


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.


6.1

The student will demonstrate an ability to review and assess

data to draw conclusions regarding Newton's laws of

motion.


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












engineering. 1.1 I 0.7 Examination






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



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.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.

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