Instructor: Dr. Brian M. Davies
Instructor's office: Currens 532 (top floor, NW corner)
Phone: 309-298-1307
Office Hours: MWF 11:00 a.m. – noon and MW 2:00 –3:00 p.m. or by
arrangement
Instructor's e-mail address:
BM-Davies at wiu.edu
Instructor’s web site:
http://frontpage.wiu.edu/~bmd111/
Required textbook: "Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics", by Beer and Johnston, 8th edition, available at the Union Bookstore. We will cover Ch. 2-8 and 11-13.
Class Schedule:
Lecture: M W F 3:00 – 3:50 p.m. in Currens 336 and one other hour-long period to
be determined (possibly W 4:00-4:50 p.m. in Currens
202)
Exams: tentative dates for three 1-hour-long exams are Feb. 6, March
5, and April 4
Final exam (determined by WIU policy): Wed., May
7, from
3 – 4:50 p.m.
Course Objective: Analysis of force systems; static equilibrium; dynamics of particles and rigid bodies using Newton's Laws and the principles of work, energy, impulse, and momentum.
ADA policy: “In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), academic accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of the need for an accommodation. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs to the instructor’s attention, as he/she is not legally permitted to inquire about such particular needs of students. Students who may require special assistance in emergency evacuations (i.e. fire, tornado, etc.) should contact the instructor as to the most appropriate procedures to follow in such an emergency. Contact Disability Support Services at 298-2512 for additional services.”
Grading:
Homework 35 %
Hour Exams 15 % each (x3)
Final Exam 20 % (scheduled for Wed., May 7, from 3 – 4:50 p.m.)
Homework: Working on problems is a key feature of this kind of
class. Problems will be assigned almost every time the class meets, and
will usually be due at the beginning of the next class. A significant
portion of the class meetings will be devoted to reviewing and/or working out
details of the problem assignments. Attendance is not strictly
mandatory but you will be expected to turn in your work on time and keep up with
the material.