MECH 2641 - Dynamics
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40783,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Brian Friedrich
Email: bkfriedrich@ysu.edu
Course Description
2641. Dynamics. Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies. Newton's laws of motion, work-energy, and impulse momentum techniques applied to particle and rigid body motion using a vector approach. Prereq.: CEEN 2601. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose One | Engineering Mechanics Statics and Dynamics, 16th edition | R. C. Hibbeler | 13: 9780135426388 |
| Choose One | Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, 16th edition | R. C. Hibbeler | 13: 9780135426104 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Course Schedule (Subject to Change)
| Day | Date | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Syllabus Review, Expectations | |
| Wed | 8/26 | Review of Prerequisites Introduction to Dynamics |
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| Fri | 8/28 | Chapter 12 - Kinematics of a Particle | |
| Mon | 8/31 | Chapter 12 - Kinematics of a Particle | |
| Wed | 9/2 | Chapter 12 - Kinematics of a Particle | |
| Fri | 9/4 | Chapter 12 - Kinematics of a Particle | |
| Mon | 9/7 | ||
| Wed | 9/9 | Chapter 13 - Kinetics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration | Chapter 12 Homework |
| Fri | 9/11 | Chapter 13 - Kinetics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration | |
| Mon | 9/14 | Chapter 13 - Kinetics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration | |
| Wed | 9/16 | Chapter 13 - Kinetics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration | |
| Fri | 9/18 | Chapter 14 - Kinetics of a Particle: Work and Energy | Chapter 13 Homework |
| Mon | 9/21 | Chapter 14 - Kinetics of a Particle: Work and Energy | |
| Wed | 9/23 | Chapter 14 - Kinetics of a Particle: Work and Energy | |
| Fri | 9/25 | Chapter 14 - Kinetics of a Particle: Work and Energy | |
| Mon | 9/28 | Chapter 15 - Kinetics of a Particle: Impulse and Momentum | Chapter 14 Homework |
| Wed | 9/30 | Chapter 15 - Kinetics of a Particle: Impulse and Momentum | |
| Fri | 10/2 | Chapter 15 - Kinetics of a Particle: Impulse and Momentum | |
| Mon | 10/5 | Chapter 15 - Kinetics of a Particle: Impulse and Momentum | |
| Wed | 10/7 | Exam 1 Review | Chapter 15 Homework |
| Fri | 10/9 | Exam 1 Review | |
| Mon | 10/12 | Exam 1 | |
| Wed | 10/14 | Chapter 16 - Planar Kinematics of a Rigid Body | |
| Fri | 10/16 | Chapter 16 - Planar Kinematics of a Rigid Body | |
| Mon | 10/19 | Chapter 16 - Planar Kinematics of a Rigid Body | |
| Wed | 10/21 | Chapter 16 - Planar Kinematics of a Rigid Body | |
| Fri | 10/23 | Chapter 17 - Planar Kinetics of Rigid Body: Force and Acceleration | Chapter 16 Homework |
| Mon | 10/26 | Chapter 17 - Planar Kinetics of Rigid Body: Force and Acceleration | |
| Wed | 10/28 | Chapter 17 - Planar Kinetics of Rigid Body: Force and Acceleration | |
| Fri | 10/30 | Chapter 17 - Planar Kinetics of Rigid Body: Force and Acceleration | |
| Mon | 11/2 | Chapter 18 - Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Work and Energy | Chapter 17 Homework |
| Wed | 11/4 | Chapter 18 - Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Work and Energy | |
| Fri | 11/6 | Chapter 18 - Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Work and Energy | |
| Mon | 11/9 | Chapter 18 - Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Work and Energy | |
| Wed | 11/11 | ||
| Fri | 11/13 | Chapter 19 - Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Impulse and Momentum | Chapter 18 Homework |
| Mon | 11/16 | Chapter 19 - Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Impulse and Momentum | |
| Wed | 11/18 | Chapter 19 - Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Impulse and Momentum | |
| Fri | 11/20 | Chapter 19 - Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Impulse and Momentum | |
| Mon | 11/23 | Exam 2 Review | Chapter 19 Homework |
| Wed | 11/25 | ||
| Fri | 11/27 | ||
| Mon | 11/30 | Exam 2 Review | |
| Wed | 12/2 | Exam 2 | |
| Fri | 12/4 | Final Exam Review | |
| Mon | 12/7 | Final Exam Week | |
| Wed | 12/9 | Final Exam Week | |
| Fri | 12/11 | Final Exam Week |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.