Fall 2019 Syllabus for crn #70985

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ENGR 252B – STRENGTHS II (crn #70985)

INSTRUCTOR:  Jeff Jones

OFFICE:  4307

PHONE: (805) 546-3100 x2735

 OFFICE HRS: https://cuesta.instructure.com/eportfolios/135/Office_Hours_and_Tutoring

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Study of stress and strain transformations, analysis of beam deflection and rotation, indeterminate beams, and column buckling. Prerequisite: ENGR 252A

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 (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: 2 Tests per course, Equally weighted (35% per test) 90-100 A (-)
Assignments (15%) 80-89 B (+/-)
Quizzes (15%) 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.

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-ups or taking exams early will be permitted.  All tests are closed book, and only basic trigonometric calculators may be used. All work must be shown in order to receive credit and adhere to the format stated above.  Outside of class quizzes are open book/notes and you are NOT to use any other resources.  Students are not allowed to discuss their quizzes with any other students until after the quiz has closed.  Students must present a photo ID at each test.

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 WEEK DATE TIME (Pacific Time)
Test 1 7, 8 14 Friday October 25 2pm rm 4118
Test 2 9, 10 18 Friday December 13 2pm rm 4118

 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.
  • Bring a flash drive to each exam. Also bring a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) and I will mail you your exam back.  Finals will be recycled immediately after grading unless you left me a SASE.  Grades can be viewed online on Canvas.

 Student Learning Outcomes (ENGR252B):

  • Perform stress/strain transformation calculations as well as to calculate stresses for combined loadings.
  • Determine deflections of beams (determinate and indeterminate) and critical buckling loads for columns.

 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

WEEK# SECTION ASSIGNMENT # (See Canvas)

10

7-1 to 7-3

Even problems in each section.

11 Spring Break
12 7-4 to 7-5 Even problems in each section.
13 8-1 to 8-3 Even problems in each section.

14

 

Sample Test

Test 1

15 9-1 to 9-2 9-1: 4, 8, 12, 16, 22
9-2: 4, 8, 12, 16, 22
16 9-3 to 9-4 Even problems in each section.
17 10-1 to 10-4 Even problems in each section.

18

 

Sample Test

Test 2

ACCOMMODATIONS

  • Please contact the instructor if you need any special accommodations.

Course and College Policies

  • If you have a physical, mental, or learning disability that requires any special accommodation, please contact Disabled Student Programs and Services http://www.cuesta.edu/student/servs_classes/dsps/Links to an external site. as soon as possible to ensure that you receive the accommodations in a timely manner. I will be happy to discuss and work with you on your need for accommodations.
  • Tutorial services are provided to students and can be found at the following link: http://www.cuesta.edu/student/servs_classes/ssc/tutorial_services/Links to an external site.
  • Follow this link http://www.cuesta.edu/student/aboutacad/acad_policies/Links to an external site. for General Campus Policies (including: Withdrawal, Repeatability, Student Code of Conduct)
  • Board Policy Student Conduct Code and Technology Agreement http://academic.cuesta.edu/president/2008BP/BP6000/6200.pdfLinks to an external site.
  • College Plagiarism and Academic Honesty Policy http://www.cuesta.edu/aboutcc/documents/vpss-docs/Academic_Honesty_Student_Computer_Technology_Access_Agreement.pdfLinks to an external site.
  • Use Administrative Procedure 4105 to assist you in addressing Authenticating student identity and regular and effective instructor contact. http://www.cuesta.edu/student/documents/distanceeddocs/AP4105.pdfLinks to an external site.
  • Students must provide a photo ID when taking exams. Also Authenticating student identity will be conducted through the use of the Learning Management System, Canvas. Canvas requires each student to log into the program using a secure login and password to access. 
  • Regular and Effective Instructor Contact will be met through weekly instructor initiated homework and threaded discussion forums; weekly announcements to students; timely and effective feedback on student assignments; email, or messaging to individuals; and office hours which may be asynchronous or synchronous.
  • Regular and effective contact shall happen in several ways: through weekly announcements, weekly discussion forums, weekly instructor prepared lectures and weekly individual feedback from the instructor through student assignment. Instructor will communicate through the LMS, email, and create virtual or face-to-face office hours. The use of live chats and video conferencing may also be used to best meet each student’s ability and learning style. Instructor office hours (traditional and virtual) will be made available to students (on course syllabus or posted within the LMS) and through private appointments.
  • Adaptions to Methods of Evaluation: All course work will be set up and assessed through LMS. This will include homework assignments downloaded, attached and submitted online, participation in weekly online forum discussions, and online quizzes and exams, Face-to-face demonstrations of content proficiency. When evaluations are administered online, student identity will be verified by the password login that is built into the course management system.

 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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