Whether your goal is to work in engineering design, research or continue into graduate school, you’ll graduate equipped with strong analytical skills and a foundation in both physics and engineering.
Courses
PHYS 220 Engineering Statics
Credit Hours
3.00
Degree Level
Undergrad
A basic engineering course studying static equilibrium. Vector algebra, free-body diagrams and static equilibrium of moments and forces are used to solve problems in two and three dimensions. Topics include methods of solving frames, trusses and machines, distributed forces, determination of centroids, fluid statics, applications of friction, and virtual work. Offered in spring of odd years. Prerequisite: Phys 203 of consent of instructor.