Statics
PHY 305
Fall 2003 Syllabus
Instructor:
Prof. Scott Nutter
Office: Science Center 147
Phone: 572-5369
E-Mail: nutters@nku.edu
Home page: http://www.nku.edu/~nutters
Office hours:
W 8:30-10 AM; R 2:00-3:30 PM, or by appointment, or (take a
chance!) drop by. I respond to e-mail!
Course meeting time and location: TR 12:15PM-01:30PM in SC128.
Course description: Force on bodies at rest; vector algebra; force systems; equivalent force systems; distributed forces; internal forces; principles of equilibrium; application to trusses, frames, and beams; friction.
Prerequisites: PHY 211 or PHY 220 and MAT 220.
Text: Vector Mechanics for Engineers – Statics, 6th edition. F. Beer and E. R. Johnston.
Recommended: 800 Solved Problems in Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics (Schaum’s Outline series)
Mathematical Handbook (Schaum’s Outline series)
By midterm we will be doing double integrals with functions of the integrands as limits. Can you do these?
Calculator:
You will definitely need a scientific calculator capable of computing
trigonometric functions and their inverses.
Homework:
Grading scheme: There will be three exams plus a comprehensive final. In
addition, you are expected to turn in weekly homework. Homework problems will be assigned from each
chapter. Due dates will be announced in class. It is important to work these
problems to obtain a good understanding of the material covered (and to
practice so you can do well on the exams). Solutions to the homework will be posted in SC116 after the HW due
date. Late HW will not be accepted
(unless I get a really good sob story).
Make sure you write up your problems in a logical, neat manner, as
though you were giving it to an employer.
Part of the emphasis this semester is on communicating the solutions of
problems to others, so there will be style points in the HW grading. Exam dates will be determined in
class. Your final grade will be determined from a combination of these weighted
in the following manner:
Grading scales and weights
|
Grade Components |
Weight |
|
Homework |
20% |
|
3 exams @20% each |
60% |
|
Final exam |
20% |
|
TOTAL |
100% |
NB: I may choose to substitute a project for one of the in-class exams.
* No class 21 October due to fall break.
**No class November 27 due to Thanksgiving Break.
You are required to skim the appropriate chapters before coming to class.
Final
Exam: Tuesday December 16,
Student Honor Code: Please adhere to the student honor code, which lays out unacceptable actions and behavior in the classroom. I reserve the right to fail anyone breaking any of the tenets of the honor code. http://www.nku.edu/~deanstudents/HonorCode.htm
Attendance:
You are expected to attend all class meetings for the whole scheduled time and
to participate in classroom and group discussions. Excessive absences will
reduce your grade. I realize many of you have a life outside of school, but
your attendance and participation is an extremely important part of the
educational process. Please let me know when possible of planned absences.
Withdrawal:
The last date to withdraw from a course without a grade appearing in your transcript is Sep 13. The last date to withdraw with a "W" appearing in your transcript is Nov 1.
Comments:
I reserve the right to change any part of this syllabus.
If you have a question, do not hesitate to ask. I don't
bite. My biggest advice would be to practice, practice, practice, i.e. do lots
of problems.
Created
Last
update 22 August 2003 SLN