CE 29700: Basic Mechanics I (Statics)

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Statics of particles. Rigid bodies: equivalent systems of forces, equilibrium. Centroids and centers of gravity. Static analysis of trusses, frames, and machines. Friction. Area moments of inertia.

Course CE 297 from Purdue University - West Lafayette.

Prerequisites

BOTH of:
- ONE of:
  - MA 26100 [may be taken concurrently]
  - MA 26100 [may be taken concurrently]
  - MA 27100 [may be taken concurrently]
  - MA 18200 [may be taken concurrently]
  - MA 26300 [may be taken concurrently]
  - MA 17400 [may be taken concurrently]
- ONE of:
  - ENGR 16200
  - PHYS 17200
  - PHYS 15200
  - BOTH of:
    - PHYS 16200
    - PHYS 16300

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Course GPA

GPA: 2.48

Grade Distribution% of Students

A: 23%

B: 28%

C: 29%

D: 11%

F: 9%

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Instructors6 instructors

Semesters7 semesters

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