Engineering Mechanics Ⅰ

Course Information

College Akashi College Year 2023
Course Title Engineering Mechanics Ⅰ
Course Code 5331 Course Category Specialized / Compulsory
Class Format Lecture Credits Academic Credit: 2
Department Mechanical Engineering Student Grade 3rd
Term First Semester Classes per Week 2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials
Instructor KUNIMINE Kanji

Course Objectives

1) Understand the knowledge of statics.
2) Understand the knowledge of dynamics.
3) Can solve various exercise problems.

Rubric

Ideal LevelStandard LevelUnacceptable Level
Achievement 1Fully understand the knowledge of statics.Understand the knowledge of statics.Do not understand the knowledge of statics.
Achievement 2Fully understand the knowledge of dynamics.Understand the knowledge of dynamics.Do not understand the knowledge of dynamics.
Achievement 3Can fully solve various exercise problems.Can solve various exercise problems.Cannot solve various exercise problems.

Assigned Department Objectives

Teaching Method

Outline:
Students will acquire the knowledge and analysis of statics and dynamics necessary as a basis for mechanical engineering.
Style:
The course involves lectures on the necessary topics, explanations of examples, and exercises.
Notice:
This course's content will amount to 90 hours of study in total. These hours include the learning time guaranteed in classes and the standard self-study time required for pre-study / review, and completing assignment reports. There will be assignments every week. All assignments must be submitted to earn the credits.
Students who miss 1/3 or more of classes will not be eligible for evaluation.

Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning

Active Learning
Aided by ICT
Applicable to Remote Class
Instructor Professionally Experienced

Course Plan

Theme Goals
1st Semester
1st Quarter
1st 1st week Engineering fundamentals and mathematics (1)
2nd 2nd week Engineering fundamentals and mathematics (2)
3rd 3rd week What is force?
4th 4th week The power to work at one spot
5th 5th week Forces that work at multiple points
6th 6th week Center of gravity and distributed force
7th 7th week Linear and planar motion
8th 8th week Midterm exam
2nd Quarter
9th 9th week Circular and curved motions
10th 10th week Force and law of motion
11th 11th week Work and energy
12th 12th week Momentum, impulse and collision
13th 13th week Inertia moment
14th 14th week Rigid body motion
15th 15th week Motion of a system of particles
16th 16th week Final exam

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

ExaminationExerciseTotal
Subtotal7030100
Basic Proficiency000
Specialized Proficiency7030100
Cross Area Proficiency000