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ENGR-2332-001 Mechanics of Materials
Prerequisite: ENGR 2301-minimum grade of C or Department Chair consent
Stresses, deformations, stress-strain relationships, torsions, beams, shafts, columns, elastic deflections in beams, combined loading and combined stresses.
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
Multimedia Engineering Mechanics, Dr. Kurt Gramoll (self-published)
Free online at http://www.ecoursesbook.com/cgi-bin/eBook.cgi?topic=me. (There is no printed textbook required.)
You are free to take notes however you wish (paper/pencil or digitally). You will be responsible for office supplies/materials for taking notes. You will also be responsible for the materials required to complete the Homework and Lifelong Learning Activities.
Each Amarillo College student recieves $20 of printing money per semester to use in the computer labs in the Underground. If cost of office supplies is a barrier to your success, notify the instructor privately or visit the Amarillo College Advocacy & Resource Center (ARC).
Calculators: Any non-programmable calculator, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-84, or TI-84 Plus will be allowed for tests. No TI-89's, TI-92's or TI-Nspire calculators may be used on tests. The Math Testing Center has TI-84 calculators available for students to borrow. You are required to bring a calculator to class.
Welcome to ENGR 2332 - Mechanics of Materials. Mechanics of materials is a branch of mechanics that studies the internal effects of stress and strain in a solid body. Stress is the result of internal loading and so it is related to the strength of the material, while strain is a measure of the deformation produced by the internal loadings. A thorough understanding of the fundamentals of this subject is of vital importance for the design of any machine or structure, because many of the formulas and rules of design cited in engineering codes are based upon the principles of this subject.
Mechanics of materials is the natural extension to engineering statics. In statics, we learned to calculate the loads, both internal and external, that act on rigid bodies as part of structures and machines. In mechanics of materials, we learn to take those loads and use them to analyze the rigid bodies for stress, deformation, and failure. Using this information, we can properly size a rigid body to support the required load.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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Respect: You are expected to behave in a professional manner towards the instructor and your peers. We WILL treat each other with respect.
Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism: Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated in this class. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying from another student or using any unauthorized sources of information while taking an exam or quiz. On the first day of class, you will be required to sign and date a Course Contract. Included in the contract is the following statement:
I fully understand that if I cheat, or attempt to cheat, on any test I will receive an automatic "F" in the course. This grade will go on my permanent transcript and cannot be removed. Cheating includes the use of cell phone calculators, the illegal use of books, notes, cell phones, and copying. Cheating also includes helping, or attempting to help, other students to cheat on a test.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS: You paid good money to take this course, as did your peers. Be considerate of your fellow classmates and help the instructor build an environment suitable for learning. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. If you are a distraction to other students, you will be asked to leave the classroom. The instructor determines what constitutes "disruptive behavior."
GRADING WEIGHTS
The final grades will be computed as the weighted average of your earned grades as follows:
The scale used to determine your final performance grade is:
READING QUIZZES
Students are expected to read the textbook sections shown in the course calendar before each scheduled class. Each day will start with a Reading Quiz. The Reading Quizzes will be short, conceptual questions based off the reading. The Reading Quizzes will occur during the first 5 minutes of class. Class will start on time. If you are late to class, you will miss the Reading Quiz.
HOMEWORK
You will have homework assigned each week. The homework will typically cover 2 lectures (Mon/Wed or Tues/Thur) and will be due the next class period, usually the following Monday or Tuesday.
Homework will be graded for correctness with the proper work shown. Partial credit will not be given on the homework. You MUST show your work. The work must be neat, legible, and follow a logical order. Free body diagrams should be clear and labeled. Final answers should be boxed. The problem number should be clearly labeled. Even if you give the correct answer, you will not get credit unless your work is also correct and the instructor can read/understand it.
Students can complete the homework using any available resources including the eBook, class lecture notes, their fellow students, additional online resources, the Math Outreach Center, or the instructor's office hours.
TESTS
There will be 4 tests/exams in this course. All tests will be taken at the Math Testing Center (more information below). Tests will be closed book, closed notes. An instructor supplied equation booklet (if he chooses to provide one) will be the only allowable resource for the tests. The tests will be completed by hand with a pencil. Exams must be completed neatly and legibly. Work needs to be shown in a logical format. Final answers need to be boxed. Partial credit WILL be received for proper recognition of the problem and solution setup. Partial credit can be given even if you do not finish the problem or solve the problem incorrectly. If in doubt, write out all steps to receive partial credit.
The Exams will each be 3-6 specifically selected questions that exemplify the most important concepts covered in the chapters. The problems will be similar to the homework. The instructor highly recommends understanding how to solve every problem from the homework.
Exams will not be curved. The exams are typically challenging, and you will receive the grade you earn. In lieu of curving exams, the instructor allows you to submit a Lifelong Learning Activity for extra credit. (More information below.)
Class lecture will be canceled on test days to you ensure you have time to take the exam, but, the tests will be available in the Math Testing Center for the entire day (usually 8am-9pm). Because the instructor is allowing students an extended time to complete the exam, make-up exams will not be provided. If you do not take an exam, you will get a zero. In the event of an emergency and only at instructor discretion, an exam may be dropped. This will only happen in extremely rare cases such as an extended illness, serious injury, or family emergency.
**BONUS** LIFELONG LEARNING (LLL) ACTIVITIES
As an engineer, you will never stop learning or professionally developing. You will likely attend industry workshops and trainings as required to develop and achieve professional certifications. Professional Engineering licensing requires ~20 hours of continuing education per year (depending on the state).
To support the goal of lifelong learning outside of the classroom, the Engineering Department will provide opportunities for activities including, but not limited to: club meetings, community service, meetings with advisors/mentors, academic planning activities, and tours to broaden your education. The AC Engineering Department will provide ample LLL opportunities.
A LLL assignment must be submitted to the Math Testing Center when you sit to take an exam. A completed LLL activity will count as 15 bonus points on an exam.
For each completed activity, you must provide the instructor with documentation as proof to obtain credit. A detailed discussion of LLL activities is posted on the class Blackboard site. A LLL activity must be turned into the Math Testing Center before taking each exam. Only one LLL activity can submitted for each exam.
DESIGN PROJECT
A group design project will be used in lieu of a final exam for the course. It will be completed in groups (chosen by the instructor) and includes a written report and oral presentation. Your group will pose as an engineering design firm that is presenting a design to a potential client (the instructor). The presentation must be presented to the client in a professional manner, as if you are representing a business hired to perform an engineering service. The exact details of the project are posted to the class Blackboard site and may change each semester.
TUTORING POLICY
If you receive below a 70% grade on any exam, you must attend tutoring in the Math Outreach Center or meet with the instructor during office hours (schedule a time to meet outside of office hours) to correct all missed problems on the exam. You must return your corrected exam to the instructor before the next scheduled exam.
You are expected to be in class each class day. Attendance will be taken daily. When you miss class, you will miss a Reading Quiz. You cannot make up Reading Quizzes.
THIS IS NOT AN EASY COURSE. Studies show that students who attend class have a much higher probability of passing the course. Also note, the instructor is much more likely to provide individual assistance to those with good attendance records.
Students now have to visit with the instructor and complete a drop request form before being allowed to withdraw from a course. It is the student's responsibility to obtain additional signatures and turn the form into the registrar once the instructor has signed it before the withdrawal deadline. If you stop attending class and your average drops below a 60 due to missed assignments and you do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an F for the course. Note: Late drops will NOT be given under any circumstances.
This class meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30-11:45 am, in Engineering 104.
Tentative Schedule: This schedule is subject to change by the instructor at any time.
Week 1: Intro, Chapter 1
Week 2: Chapter 1
Week 3: Chapter 2
Week 4: Chapter 2, Exam 1
Week 5: Chapters 3, 4
Week 6: Chapter 4
Week 7: Chapter 5
Week 8: Exam 2
Week 9: Chapter 6
Week 10: Chapter 7
Week 11: Chapter 7
Week 12: Chapter 8, Exam 3
Week 13: Chapters 8, 9
Week 14: Chapter 9
Week 15: Exam 4
Week 16: Design Project Presentations
A significantly more detailed schedule is available on Blackboard under Course Content. Students should reference the course schedule on Blackboard for all official due dates and Exam dates. The syllabus schedule is meant to be more flexible as dates may change depending on unforeseen circumstances.
TESTING (All testing will be completed at the Math Testing Center)
| Location: | Durrett 103 |
| Phone: | 806-371-5088 |
| Hours: | Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Friday - Saturday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Math Testing Center Rules:
FREE TUTORING PROVIDED BY AMARILLO COLLEGE
Math Academic Success Center (Math Outreach Center)
| Location: | Durrett 104 |
| Phone: | 806-371-5119 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm |
AMARILLO COLLEGE ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CENTER (ARC)
Located Ware Student Commons Suite 108 for walk-in services. For any questions, please call 806-371-5446 or email thearc@actx.edu. Website located at https://www.actx.edu/arc/student-resources.
Provides assistance and resources for:
If there are any barriers to you succeeding in this course, privately let the instructor know. I am here to help you succeed.
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