Module: Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics
Module Code	MEC1000 (ITS: MM203)
Faculty	Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng	School	Engineering & Computing
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

The purpose of this module is to build on the elements of the kinematics and kinetics of particles learned in EM101 and EM102, and to introduce the students to the fundamentals of the kinematics and kinetics of systems of particles and rigid bodies.

Learning Outcomes

1. Solve kinematics and kinetics problems involving relative motion of particles and rigid bodies and analyse the velocities and accelerations of planar mechanisms
2. Use work-energy and impulse-momentum methods to solve kinetics problems involving particles and rigid bodies
3. Calculate the forces and moments arising from a specified motion and the forces and moments required to produce a specified motion
4. Calculate the accelerations associated with the motion of systems of particles
5. Determine the effects of forces & torques on planar systems, including the effects of rolling and sliding contact between bodies
6. Determine the power transmission and speed characteristics of simple & compound fixed centre and epicyclic gears
7. Report practical results in a coherent and logical manner

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Two lectures per week
Tutorial	12	One Session per week
Laboratory	5	One Practical lab session 2 hours in lab + 3 hrs reporting
Independent Study	24	Weekly practice solving tutorial questions
Independent Study	44	Preparation for exam
Laboratory	16	2 x online lap and Loop quizzes
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	20146	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Reihaneh Aghamolaei	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Practical/skills evaluation	One Practical Sessions in SG22	10%	Week 8
Loop Quiz	Two Online labs and loop quizzes	10%	Week 9
Formal Examination	End-of-Semester Final Examination	80%	End-of-Semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Kinematics
Motion of particles and fixed points on rigid bodies - relative motion of particles - sparation of translation and rotation of rigid bodies - relative velocity and acceleration analysis of the motion of planar mechanisms - absolute motion analysis of planar mechanisms - kinematics of rolling and sliding contact - kinematics of spur and epicyclic gear trains

Kinetics
Relative kinetics of particles - work-energy and impulse-momentum methods for particles and rigid bodies - impact of particles - systems of particles - spur gears - general motion of rigid bodies - rolling

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Merriam J.L, Kraige L.G.: 2007, Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics, 6th, Wiley,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None