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Course Description
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Course Name
Dynamics I
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Mechanical Engineering
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Host University Units
16 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2 - 3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course outline:
This course aims to develop an understanding of dynamics. Topics include: particle kinematics; coordinate systems; particle kinetics, Newton's laws, work and energy, impulse momentum and impact; rigid body dynamics; plane kinematics and plane kinetics.48 lectures, 12 tutorials.
DP requirements: 40% Class test average; Attendance of class & tutorial tests
Assessment: Class tests 30%, tutorial tests 10%, June examination 3 hours 60%.
Course Entry Requirements: MAM1021F/S (or equivalent), MAM1042S, PHY1012F/S, PHY1013F/S.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.