ME361 Dynamics-fall 2006
Section #1:
MWF 11:30-12:20, Engineering Building #1145;
Section#2:
MWF 12:40-1:30, Engineering Building #2250
Instructors:
section#1:
Prof. Nikolai Priezjev, EB2465, 432-9132, priezjev@egr.msu.edu;
section#2:
Prof. Thomas Pence, EB2452, 353-3889,
pence@egr.msu.edu
Teaching Assistant and Grader : Jayesh
Kavathe, kavathej@msu.edu
General
Policy: The same syllabus, schedule and grading scheme is
used for both sections. Homework problems are the same for both
sections. All office hours are open to both sections. The
exams will be different in each section and you must attend the exam
for your section.
Absence from class can cause serious
confusion; students are expected to attend lectures which is the
standard
forum for class communication. Class absence is not an excuse for being
unaware of course announcements or course materials. If you are absent,
please see the course web page for any announcements you may have
missed.
The instructors are in no way responsible for providing lecture notes
due
to student's absence.
Office Hours: You are strongly encouraged
to take
advantage of office hours as often as you can. The office hours will be
coordinated between the professors and the TA's in both sections in
order
to maximize the number of hours during the week when help is available.
If you stop by an instructor's office at a time other than
scheduled
office hours, you may be asked to come back, depending upon the
instructor's schedule.
Preizjev (EB2465)
MWF 4:00-5:00
Pence (EB2452)
MWF 10:20-11:10 (but will not discuss homework problems on the day they
are due, similar for exam particulars).
Jayesh Kavathe (EB1522
near the library) MW 3:00-4:00 and TTh 1:00-5:00.
Texbook: Engineering Mechanics:
Dynamics
by R.C. Hibbler, 11th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, NJ,
2006. ISBN 0-13-221504-7
Homework: Homework problems will be
assigned regularly.
Only a few selected
problems need to be turned in for grading and each problem will
be graded on a simple point scale (0,1,2,3). They are clearly
marked on the schedule
with bold typeface. Each submitted problem must be completed
on the front of one page and so each submitted assignment must
consist of the same number of pages as number of assigned problems
(stapled together). Point deductions will occur for unclear
presentation.
The homework due dates are listed in the schedule. Homework must be
submitted in the lecture section for which you are enrolled. Late
homework
receives no credit. Solutions to all problems will be post on
the schedule
webpage. Student collaboration on the homeworks is encouraged,
but you must write up and submit your own solutions.
Students are expected to also work out all
problems (not only those assigned for grading) as they are an
integral part of the learning
experience.
Exams: There are 3 exams in addition
to the final exam. They are closed-book, closed notes, 50-minute,
in-class exams. Calculators are not allowed as all problems may be
worked by hand. Formula sheets of your own creation are not allowed, as
an appropriate formula sheet will be provided with the exam. The
nature of this formula sheet will be made available to you before
the exam so that you will know in advance its contents. Thus the
only materials of your own that are allowed in the exam are pencil,
paper, eraser.
Make-up exams will be given only in the case of documented emergencies.
Exam dates are posted on the schedule.
Final: A final will be held according to
the official
final exam schedule. It will be of the same
format as the
in-class exams covering new material since the previous exam.
The policy on calculators and formula sheets is the same as for the
in-class exams.
Grading
Scheme: Your course grade is based on your in class grade total
percentage. If homework is collected then your class grade
total percentage is given by 20% homework, 60%
exams
(20% each) and
20% final. Your course
grade then follows
from the following table:
class grade total percentage
|
>=90% |
>=85% |
>=80% |
>=75% |
>=70% |
>=65% |
>=60% |
<60% |
| course grade |
4.0 |
3.5 |
3.0 |
2.5 |
2.0 |
1.5 |
1.0 |
0 |
You may access your recorded grades on
the MSU Angel system .
Ethics:
Engineers must adhere to a rigorous code of
professional ethics. Unethical conduct in ME361will result in the
maximum
disciplinary action permitted by Michigan State University. Unethical
conduct in this class includes, but is not limited to, cheating on
exams
and supplying information to others (students bear responsibility for
ensuring the security of their examination papers). If you have any
questions, your instructor is available to discuss issues of
professional
expectations and ethics.
Additional Comments:
- Lectures in both sections will be coordinated so
that a common schedule is followed. You can access all TAs and both
instructors during their office hours. Homework assignments and their
grading are shared. However, you should attend the lecture, turn in
your assignment and take the exams in the section that you enroll.
- The schedule
contains crucial information for the class. As the lecture progresses,
it will be updated constantly. Please check for the most recent version
regularly.