The University of Montana

Courses

Phys 295: Engineering Mechanics – Statics
Offered Spring Semesters

Prerequisites:
Physics 221/213
Math 153

Co-requisite:
Math 251

Objective: 
This class covers the laws governing mechanical equilibrium.  Mechanics is the science that describes and predicts what happens to bodies that are either at rest or in motion under the action of forces.  It includes rigid bodies (statics), deformable bodies (dynamics), and fluids.  Equilibrium equations are used to compute the reactions and internal forces on structures resulting from applied loads.  The class is focused on solving problems and building a foundation for future engineering courses.

Topics:

  • Statics of particles
  • Rigid bodies: equivalent system of forces
  • Rigid bodies: equilibrium (2D and 3D)
  • Centroids and center of gravity
  • Analysis of structures (Trusses, Frames and Machines)
  • Forces in beams
  • Friction
  • Moment of inertia

Required Texts:

  • Beer, Johnston, Eisenberg, “Vector Mechanics for Engineers – Statics,” 8 ed., McGraw Hill 2007, ISBN 0-07-297687-8.

 

Phys 175 - INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
Offered Fall Semesters

Prerequisites:
College level algebra

Objectives: 
The objectives of this course are to provide the student with a “toolbox” of skills that will help the student as they pursue an engineering career:

  • Learn basic skills for solving engineering problems
  • Learn the process of making engineering designs
  • Learn how to make and interpret engineering drawings
  • Solve engineering problems with the computer
  • Improve verbal and written communication skills

Topics:

  • Engineering disciplines
  • Engineering Analysis
  • Dimensions and Units
  • Engineering Design
  • Producing Engineering Documents
  • Engineering Ethics
  • Risk, Safety, & Accidents
  • Rights and responsibilities of Engineers
  • Excel
  • AutoCAD

Required Texts:

Introduction to Engineering (2005), Pearson Custom Publishing. Upper Saddle River, NJ, 473 pages. ISBN #0536993025.

AutoCad 2008: A Problem Solving Approach (2008), Sham Tickoo, Thomson/Delmar Learning.  Clifton Park, NY. ISBN 1-4283-1158-0

Department of Physics and Astronomy
Advisor Andrew Ware
andrew.ware@umontana.edu
Clapp 130
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59801