ENGR 2217 - Dynamics
Course Description
Mechanics is a physical science that deals with the behavior of matter (motion and/or deformation) under the action of forces. This course focuses on dynamics, which studies the motion of particles and rigid bodies under applied forces. Dynamics is divided into two branches:
- Kinematics: The study of motion without reference to forces.
- Kinetics: The study of forces and their relationship with motion.
The course follows the textbook Dynamics by Meriam and Kraige and consists of lecture materials in PPSX and PDF formats, along with notes.
Course Goals
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of kinematics and kinetics.
- Apply Newton’s laws to analyze motion and forces in particle and rigid body systems.
- Use work-energy and impulse-momentum principles to solve dynamic problems.
- Calculate mass moments of inertia for rigid bodies.
- Solve engineering problems using principles of rotational motion and angular momentum.
Course Outline
Below is a course schedule. It may change during the session, but it should give you a general idea of how the course material will be covered.
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Kinematics of Particles
- Chapter 3: Kinetics of Particles
- Chapter 5: Plane Kinematics of Rigid Bodies
- Chapter 6: Plane Kinetics of Rigid Bodies
Course Materials
Textbooks:
Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, 9th Edition, 6th ed., by James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton
Select readings posted on Moodle
Dates:
S05 Summer: May 26 – Jul 1, 2026
S06 Summer: Jul 13 – Aug 14, 2026
Department: Engineering
Course: ENGR 2217
Credit Hours: 4
In most instances, this 4-credit course will transfer to fulfill either a 4-credit or 3-credit requirement at another institution. Please check with your home institution to see if this course fulfills your requirements.
Prerequisites:
PHYS 1115 or equivalent foundational mechanics course.
Basic knowledge of calculus and vector algebra
Satisfies:
N/A
Tuition & Fees:
$1,500 tuition
Textbooks and other course materials can be purchased separately from the source of your choosing.
Your Instructor
Siavash SattarAssistant Professor of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
BS, Azad University; MS, Tafresh University; PhD, Old Dominion University
Siavash Sattar is a researcher and educator specializing in composite mechanics, materials processing, and advanced manufacturing. With over six years of experience in polymer composite modeling and experimental characterization, his work focuses on progressive failure analysis, structure-property relationships, and high-performance composite materials for automotive, aerospace, and sustainable engineering applications.
Sattar has led multiple research initiatives in composite processing and computational modeling, collaborating with industry and academia to advance innovative materials and digital manufacturing techniques. His expertise includes finite element modeling and progressive failure analysis for the material characterization of polymer composites. He has authored 15+ peer-reviewed publications and presented at 20+ technical conferences, contributing significantly to the field of composite materials.