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eurekameh
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So there's this new course at my school called "Intermediate Dynamics" and I'm wondering if there are any differences between this course and another called "Intermediate Mechanics." Dynamics is in the MAE department and Mechanics in the Physics department.
Here are the descriptions:
Dynamics:
Intermediate dynamics is a preliminary course in modeling dynamical systems for mechanical and aerospace engineering students. Fundamentals methods of kinematics and kinetics for a system of particles are presented with applications to physical systems. This discussion is followed by the development of equations of motion of a rigid body, including the study of torque free motion and conservation principles. Constrained motion is discussed briefly along with a short study of impulsive motion. The concept of equilibrium points for dynamical systems is introduced and methods of linear analysis are discussed in conjunction with linearization about the equilibrium point. The course concludes with an exposition of vibration theory and its relationship to Eigenvalue problems.
Here's another description of dynamics from the syllabus:
Intermediate dynamics is an introductory course in modeling dynamical systems for mechanical and aerospace engineering students. Key applications in science and engineering have been engendered by the
key developments in Dynamics. Following the footsteps of the giants such as Newton and Euler, this course imparts key tools of vector mechanics to enhance the skillset of young engineers. Making a seamless
transition from sophomore dynamics, Intermediate Dynamics is designed to provide sufficient training for easy assimilation of advanced senior level courses such as Spacecraft Dynamics and Flight Dynamics.
Mechanics 1:
Vectors, Newtonian mechanics: rectilinear motion of a particle, general motion of a particle in three dimensions, oscillations, Hamilton's variational principle: derivation of Lagrange's equations and Hamilton's equations with simple applications , equivalence to Newtonian dynamics, forces of constraint and the Lagrange multiplier method, generalized forces, noninertial reference systems, gravitation and central forces.
Calling the dynamics course "preliminary" makes it sound like a much watered down version of the latter. Am I correct in thinking this? I'm asking because I have limited slots for electives and I'd rather take the more challenging course than a watered version of the same course.
Here are the descriptions:
Dynamics:
Intermediate dynamics is a preliminary course in modeling dynamical systems for mechanical and aerospace engineering students. Fundamentals methods of kinematics and kinetics for a system of particles are presented with applications to physical systems. This discussion is followed by the development of equations of motion of a rigid body, including the study of torque free motion and conservation principles. Constrained motion is discussed briefly along with a short study of impulsive motion. The concept of equilibrium points for dynamical systems is introduced and methods of linear analysis are discussed in conjunction with linearization about the equilibrium point. The course concludes with an exposition of vibration theory and its relationship to Eigenvalue problems.
Here's another description of dynamics from the syllabus:
Intermediate dynamics is an introductory course in modeling dynamical systems for mechanical and aerospace engineering students. Key applications in science and engineering have been engendered by the
key developments in Dynamics. Following the footsteps of the giants such as Newton and Euler, this course imparts key tools of vector mechanics to enhance the skillset of young engineers. Making a seamless
transition from sophomore dynamics, Intermediate Dynamics is designed to provide sufficient training for easy assimilation of advanced senior level courses such as Spacecraft Dynamics and Flight Dynamics.
Mechanics 1:
Vectors, Newtonian mechanics: rectilinear motion of a particle, general motion of a particle in three dimensions, oscillations, Hamilton's variational principle: derivation of Lagrange's equations and Hamilton's equations with simple applications , equivalence to Newtonian dynamics, forces of constraint and the Lagrange multiplier method, generalized forces, noninertial reference systems, gravitation and central forces.
Calling the dynamics course "preliminary" makes it sound like a much watered down version of the latter. Am I correct in thinking this? I'm asking because I have limited slots for electives and I'd rather take the more challenging course than a watered version of the same course.