Student Catalog and Handbook 2023-2024

IDSY 1160 Mechanical Laws and Principles

Introduces the student to fundamental laws and principles of mechanics. Topics include mechanical principles of simple machines; force, torque, velocity, acceleration, and inertia; rotational motion; work power, and energy, matter; gases; fluid power; and heat, The course emphasizes understanding terminology and using related problem solving skills in everyday physical applications of mechanical technology. Competencies are reinforced and practical hands on lab exercises.

Credits

4

Contact Hours

6