1.

Course number and name

MCE 224 – Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics

2. Credits and contact hours

3 credit hours, 4 contact hours

3. Prerequisites and/or Co-Requisites:

Prerequisites: MTH 104 (Calculus II), PHY 101 (General Physics I) and PHY 101L (General
Physics Laboratory I). Not open to mechanical engineering or civil engineering majors.

4. Name and Contact Information of Instructor:

Dr. Umer Javed
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Office: ESB 2071
Email: ujaved@aus.edu
Phone: (06)515-4988
Office hours: Students are encouraged to have office hours on whatever time and day that
suits them. Students can email me and book an appointment at least 12 hours before the time that they
want office hours. You can also just come to office whenever you want without appointment and if I am
free would be more than happy to accommodate your questions and queries and offer any help. Other
than this you can also come 11 am to 5 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays for office hours. You can also
come on Mondays and Wednesdays between 2 pm and 5 pm.

5. Course Description (Catalog Description):

Covers statics of particles and rigid bodies, vector mechanics, free body diagrams, two- and
three-dimensional force equilibrium systems, truss structures and frames, friction, centroid
and moment of inertia, dynamics of particles in rectilinear and curvilinear motions,
Newton’s second law, considerations of work and energy, and Kinematics of rigid bodies.

6. Textbook and other Supplemental Material:

Textbook:
R.C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics – Statics, 14 th edition in SI Units, Pearson, 2017.
R.C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics –Dynamics, 14 th edition in SI Units, Pearson, 2017.
or
R.C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics – Statics and Dynamics, 14th edition in SI Units,
Pearson, 2017.

7. Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Determine the resultant of a system of forces and simplify systems of forces and
moments to equivalent systems
2. Draw free body diagrams for particles and rigid bodies
3. Analyze truss structures
4. Analyze systems that include frictional forces
5. Calculate centers of gravity, centroids and moment of inertia
 6. Determine kinematics relationships between position, velocity, and acceleration for
two-dimensional motion of systems of particles and rigid bodies
7. Analyze the two dimensional motion of particles using Newton’s second law of
motion and concepts of work and energy.

8. Teaching and Learning Methodologies:

Methods include 2 lectures per week plus one recitation. The course includes presentations
and interactive problem solving.
9. Course Topics and Schedule:

Topic No. of weeks

Force Vectors 1.5
Equilibrium of a Particle 1
Force System Resultants 1
Equilibrium of a Rigid Body 1
Analysis of trusses 1
Friction 1
Center of Gravity, Centroids and Mass moment of inertia 1.5
Kinematics of a Particle 1.5
Kinetics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration. 1.5
Kinetics of a Particle: Work and Energy. 1.5
Kinematics of a Rigid Body 1.5
Review & Evaluation 2

10. Schedule of Laboratory and other Non-Lecture Sessions:

The schedule of the MCE 224-2 recitation classes is available online by university.

11. Out-of-Class Assignments with Due Dates:

Assignment Due Date (tentative)

One or more HW is assigned for each topic. During the entire semester

12. Student Evaluation:

Assessment Weight Due Date (tentative)
Midterm-1 examination 25 % TBA
Midterm-2 examination 25 % TBA
Final examination 30 % TBA
Quizzes 10 % TBA
Homework Assignments 10 % TBA

13. Contribution of Course to Program Outcomes

This course contributes to the accomplishment of the following program outcomes:

Program outcome Emphasis Course

in Outcomes
this course
 (1) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex ● 1-7
engineering problems by applying principles of
engineering, science, and mathematics
(2) an ability to apply engineering design to produce
solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of
public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global,
cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
(3) an ability to communicate effectively with a range of
audiences
(4) an ability to recognize ethical and professional
responsibilities in engineering situations and make
informed judgments, which must consider the impact of
engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental,
and societal contexts
(5) an ability to function effectively on a team whose
members together provide leadership, create a
collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals,
plan tasks, and meet objectives
(6) an ability to develop and conduct appropriate
experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use
engineering judgment to draw conclusions
(7) an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as o 1-7
needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Emphasis: ● High; ◑ Medium; ○ Low; Blank – Nothing Specific Expected

14. Course Learning Outcomes Assessment:

Assessment Instrument CLOs Assessed

Quizzes, HWs O1 – O7
Midterm Exam O1 – O4
Final Exam O1 – O7

15. Course Policies:

 Homework
 Homework will be assigned throughout the week.
 Homework is due as announced on ilearn.
 Late homework is not accepted for any reason.
 Submit a neat, detailed, step-by-step solution.
 Use one side of a standard A4 size white paper. Spiral note book sheets should be
avoided.
 A cover page is required for each assignment.
 Students are encouraged to discuss homework problems in small groups, but copied
work will not be accepted and all students involved will be penalized.

 Class attendance guidelines and policies as reported in the AUS catalog will be fully
implemented.
 Students must come to class on time. Once the class is in progress, they must stay until the
class is over. Repeated lateness will be noted, and proper action will be taken.
 Mobile phones are to remain switched silent as long as class is in session.

Examinations:
All exams are closed book. All examination scores will be counted toward the final grade.
Make- up exams will be given only in emergency, which must be supported by written
documentation (e.g. doctor’s letter approved by AUS Health Center). It is your responsibility to
contact your instructor promptly to receive permission to take a make-up exam. You should, if at
all possible, do that before the exam takes place. No make-up for missed quizzes is permitted.
No make-up for Homework Assignments is permitted.

Grade Distribution:

Letter Grade Policy

Letter Grade Total (T)
A 93 ≤ T
A- 90 ≤ T < 93
B+ 85 ≤ T < 90
B 80 ≤ T < 85
B- 75 ≤ T < 80
C+ 70 ≤ T < 75
C 65 ≤ T < 70
C- 60 ≤ T < 65
D 55 ≤ T < 60
F T < 55
Information provided here is tentative and there may be slight adjustments along the semester. Students will
be kept informed if there are any changes/adjustments in the course syllabus. MCE 224 – Spring - 2024