Introduction to applied mechanics. Forces, moments, couples, and resultants; vector algebra; construction of free body diagrams; equilibrium in 2- and 3- dimensions; analysis of frames, machines, trusses and beams; distributed forces; friction.
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Level LimitEngineering
CollegeLectures were very helpful. Homework was not too difficult and solutions were posted beforehand. Tests were very difficult. Lots of studying is necessary.
Professor Daly is all about her student's success. She will explain each concept exactly as you need to know it, and she makes sure you won't feel lost when knowing how to practice and what to study. Homework grades are basically free points which means all you need to worry about are three exams of average difficulty. Grades were kindly curved.
Great lecturer. This quarter, homework solutions were given with the homework which were always given 100%, making practicing the material much easier without having to stress over a grade. Midterms are harder than the homework (especially 2), but still very doable. Also, do practice exams, most efficient way to prepare.
Professor Daly is friendly and approachable. Her lectures are easy to follow and while some concepts are challenging, she does a good job going through examples in class. Her exams are tough but fair. If you attend all lectures and do homework sets you should be fine.
Easily the worst professor I've had. I love statics as a topic, but I hated this class. All homework must be submitted in person, on paper to a mail box. All grades are handed back in person, and you must calculate your grade yourself. Lectures were funny, but not actually helpful in understanding the material at all. The TAs saved me this class.
Professor Daly isn't bad. But when the class was doing well, she decided to significantly up the difficulty of later quizzes to "test the limits of our abilities." It almost was like we were punished for doing too well. I feel like she made the material much harder than it should actually be. But the format of the online course was very forgiving.