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MECH 220. Introduction to Dynamics

Credits: 4
Offered by: Mechanical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027
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Description

Dynamics of particles and rigid bodies in planar and three-dimensional motion. Kinematics: coordinate systems, rotating frames of reference, rotational kinematics of rigid bodies, relative and absolute motion analyses. Kinetics: equations of motion, impulse-momentum principles and conservation of momentum, principle of work and energy and conservation of energy.
  • Prerequisites: ((MECH 210 or MECH 215) and MATH 262) or GEPR 221. Pre-/Co-requisite: MATH 263 or GEPR 121
  • (4-1-7)
  • GEPR courses can only serve as pre-requisite courses for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Global Engineering program

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