MECT 2330 - Statics

Academic Division:

Business, Industry and Technology

Academic Discipline:

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Course Coordinator: Mike Beebe
Assistant Dean: Dr. Vincent Palombo

3 Credit(s)
A problem course dealing with bodies at rest; it lays the necessary groundwork for further study in the design and analysis of structures and machines. Emphasis is placed upon the importance of the ability to draw free body diagrams used in solving problems. (TAG# OET007) UG OET007

2 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take PHYS 1110

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Solve for forces in all planar structures for machines at rest, or in constant motion, with due regard to friction.	Problem based quizzes, homework and exams.
2. Solve for forces in selected space frames and trusses.	Problem based quizzes, homework and exams.
3. Analyze and compute centroids and moment of inertia.	Problem based quizzes, homework and exams.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
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