2025-2026 Academic Catalog

EGT-136 Mechanics

This course introduces the concepts of engineering based on forces in equilibrium. The topics include concentrated forces, distributed forces, forces due to friction, trusses, frames, centroids, and moment of inertia as they apply to machines, and structures and systems. A working knowledge of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, vectors and free body diagrams are essential.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

Take MAT-161 or MAT-114.

Corequisite

Take PHY-201.

Semesters Offered

Spring Only, All Years