Spring 2021 Syllabus- crn#31266

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ENGR 250 - STATICS (Spring 2020 crn# 31266)

INSTRUCTOR:  Jeff Jones

OFFICE:  4307

PHONE: (805) 546-3100 x2735

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

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Analyzes forces on structures in equilibrium, properties of forces, moments, couples and resultants, condition of equilibrium, friction, centroids, and area moments of inertia.   Introduces mathematical modeling and problem-solving techniques utilizing vector mathematics.  Acceptable for credit, UC, CSU, and for ME211 Cal Poly.

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 week 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 optional hardbound book can be picked up at Cuesta reserve desk.

 Optional: VECTOR MECHANICS OF ENGINEERS: STATICS, 7th Edition, by Beer and Johnston- (ISBN 0-07-230493-6) (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 (50%) 90-100 A (-)
Assignments (15%) (3 will be dropped) 80-89 B (+/-)
Quizzes (19%) (3 will be dropped) 70-79 C (+)
Before Class Quizzes (15%) (3 will be dropped) 60-69 D (+/-)
Miscellaneous (1%) <60 F
+/- grades break at 3 and 7 (ex. 83 and 87)

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

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

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 WEEK DATE TIME (Pacific Time)
Final 1 to 9 18 Saturday May 15, 2021 10:30am to 12:30pm Pacific Time (Online)

Note:

  • I highly suggest that you give me a SASE to the tests as unclaimed finals will be recycled immediately after I grade the final. 
  • All students must take the tests at the same time.
  • Cheating in any form will result in an F in the class.
  • Quizzes and due dates can be found on Canvas and are due by 9 pm PT (Pacific Time). 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Perform equilibrium calculations of particles.
  • Perform equilibrium calculations of rigid bodies.
  • Analyze the effect of distribute force systems, and analyze trusses and frames.
  • Calculate internal forces and moments, the effects of dry friction, and determine moments of inertias.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

WEEK# CHAPTER- SECTION ON CANVAS

CHAPTER- SECTION: PROBLEM #

(Download the pdf on Canvas)

1 1, 2-1 All even problems.
2 2-2 to 2-3 All even problems.
3 2-4 to 2-5 All even problems.
4 3-1 to 3-2 All even problems.
5 3-3 to 3-4 All even problems.
6

Review important concepts from previous weeks before moving on

7 4-1 to 4-2 All even problems.

8

 

4-3

5-1

All even problems.

9

 

5-2

5-3

5-2: 2, 6, 10, 14

All even problems in 5-3.

10

5-4 to 5-5

6-1

All even problems.
11 6-2 to 6-3 All even problems.
12 7-1 to 7-2 All even problems.

13

8-1 to 8-2

All even problems.

14

8-2 to 8-3

All even problems.

15

 

9-1

Thanksgiving

 

 

16

9-1

9-2

9-1: 2, 6, 8

9-2: All even problems.

17

 

Review

Sample Test

 

18 Final

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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