24-351 Dynamics

10 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This first course on the modeling and analysis of dynamic systems concentrates on the motion of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies under the action of forces and moments. Topics include the kinematics of motion in rectangular, polar, and intrinsic coordinates; relative motion analysis with multiple reference frames; and planar kinetics through the second law, work-energy method, and impulse-momentum method. Time and frequency domain solutions to first and second order equations of motion are discussed. 3 hrs. lec. 1 hr rec.

Prerequisites: 24-101 and 21-260 (min C)

Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025

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