Summer 2020 Syllabus

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ENGR 252A – STRENGTHS I (Summer 2020)

INSTRUCTOR:  Jeff Jones

OFFICE:  4307

PHONE: (805) 546-3100 x2735

 OFFICE HRS: https://cuesta.instructure.com/eportfolios/135/Office_Hours_and_TutoringLinks to an external site.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Study of stresses, strains, and deformations associated with axial, torsional, and flexural loading of bars, shafts, and beams. Includes analysis of elementary determinate and indeterminate mechanical and structural systems. Prerequisite: ENGR 250

TEXT:

You will not be purchasing a textbook for this course since all of the material used for the course is provided by Class4me.com.  The Class4me online material is placed on Canvas for your convenience but this material is copyrighted and you must pay a $69 access fee for its use.  You will have 1 weeks to pay this fee through the PayPal link on Canvas.  If you do not pay it by that time you will no longer have access to it.  In addition to the online material, Class4me is also providing a hardbound textbook for you to use.  The hardbound book can be picked up at Cuesta reserve desk. https://cuesta.instructure.com/.

 Optional: MECHANICS OF MATERIALS, 4th Edition, by Beer and Johnston- (ISBN 0-07-230492-8) (You can pick up your copy of this hard bound book for the semester at the Reserve Desk in the library.)  Please return at the end of the term.

GRADES: Final (30%) 90-100 A (-)
Assignments (20%) (Lowest 2 will be dropped) 80-89 B (+/-)
Quizzes (50%) (Lowest 3 will be dropped) 70-79 C (+)
+/- grades break at 3 and 7 (ex. 83 and 87) 60-69 D (+/-)
<60 F

TUTORS: Tutors may be available for free through Tutorial Services located in building 3300.

http://www.cuesta.edu/student/servs_classes/ssc/tutorial_services/sloengineering.htmlLinks to an external site.

PROCTORING: This class will be using Proctorio for quizzes and exams.  Please refer to this link for more information:  https://cuesta.instructure.com/eportfolios/135/Poctorio

TEST AND HW FORMAT:  Each problem must:

  • Be neat, clear, and organized, use a ruler for drawing lines.
  • Draw free-body diagrams (if applicable) and label all variables. (-20% if missing)
  • state the equations used
  • have the answer written in the answer box with units
  • all pages must contain at the top:  NAME,  PAGE#/#
  • always use pencil and never write on the back
  • all lines must be drawn with a straight edge
  • print using uppercase letters
  • use 3 or 4 significant figures at each step in the calc (be consistent)
  • don't crowd work (one problem per page)
  • Use superscript format for units.  Example: 100lb not 100lb

TESTS/ QUIZZES:   NO make-up quizzes or exams or taken early will be permitted.  All are closed book, notes, and only basic trigonometric calculators may be used.  Students are not allowed to discuss their quizzes with any other students until after the quiz has closed.  Students must present a photo ID.

DROPPING: Students who are not completing the assignments/Quizzes may be dropped from the class even though you are doing well on the tests.

TEST SCHEDULE (subject to change)

TEST CHAPTER DATE TIME (Pacific Time)
Final 1 to 6 Friday July 24 12:00pm Pacific Time

 Note:

  • Online assignments need to be uploaded through Canvas by 9 pm PT (Pacific Time) on the date shown on Canvas. See Canvas for the schedule.

 Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Determine axial and torsional stresses and deformations for both determinate and indeterminate members.
  • Determine bending and shear stresses, and draw shear/bending diagrams.

 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

WEEK# CHAPTER- SECTION ON CANVAS

ASSIGNMENT # (See Canvas)

(Download the pdf on Canvas)

1

1-1, 1-2

Even problems in each section.

2 2-1 to 2-5 Even problems in each section.
3 3-1 to 3-6 Even problems in each section.
4 4-1 to 4-5 Even problems in each section.
5 5-1 to 5-3 Even problems in each section.
6

6-1 to 6-2

Final

Even problems in each section.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Course and College Policies

 Netiquette and Online Course Participation

  • Use respectful and appropriate language in your forum discussions.
  • Emoticons are acceptable ways to show emotion.
  • Avoid CAPS as they come across like YOU'RE SCREAMING.
  • You are expected to read all forum posts.
  • All messages are public, so be careful and courteous when you post.
  • Make your posts thorough and your replies as well.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT?

If you have any technical issues I suggest you contact your instructor using Canvas or their Cuesta email.

CORRECTIONS:

The instructor reserves the right to make corrections to the syllabus.

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