M15A - Introductory Mechanics I | ![]() |
This course uses the following course codes:
- MATH 1160
- M15A
Number of credits: 6
This course has the following prerequisites:
This course has no corequisites.
The assessment for the course is as follows:
This course has coursework assessment.
In course assignments weight: 25%
Final exam: 75%
Course syllabus
- Functions of two variables, partial differentiation, vector analysis
- Introduction to Static
Coplanar forces: forces acting at a point moments parallel forces couples
- Graphical methods
- Centres of gravity
- Introduction to Newtonian mechanics
Kinematics Dynamics of a particle Work energy momentum conservation laws straight-line motion in a resisting medium projectiles
- Mechanics of Solids
Internal stress strain stress-strain relation




