Kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. Analysis of planar mechanisms. Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis methods. Motion with respect to a rotating frame reference. Work, energy and momentum principles. Three lectures, plus one unit comprising tutorials or lectures devoted to applications at the discretion of the instructor; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II of any Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering program Antirequisite(s): CIV ENG 2Q03, 2Q04, ENGINEER 2Q04, MECH ENG 2QR4
